discussion 1-87 PaK 43/41

[Mini Me]

Hi,
Thought I would share this as well. At the time of build no kits were available in 1-87 scale. I stole a gun tube from a ROCO Nashorn, the undercarriage from a ROCO 155 howitzer and the trails from a Preiser 105 Howitzer. All else is scratched.
Rick H.View attachment 304508View attachment 304509View attachment 304510View attachment 304511View attachment 304512

 

[minitnkr]

Just caught this one. A real beauty. I tried this w/modified ROCO 15cm carriage & modified gun, but did better w/Prieser 105 carriage & ROCO Nashorn gun. Neither were as good as yours. Your finishes are just right too. A very well done. PaulE

 

[scottie3158]

Rick,
That is a great result very nice indeed.

 

[geegad]

looks superb

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Very nice Rick, I don't think I could put something so small together, let alone paint and weather it.

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you all! I don't mind admitting it was a real pain in the A** but I was desperate to have one and nothing else was available.
Cheers Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice build Rick. Was it OOB or did you add some extras?

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
At 1/35 it would be good but at this scale it is amazing.
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Gents. Steve, it actually came out of three boxes. The gun and cradle come from a Roco Nashorn kit. The undercarriage and wheels came from a Roco 150mm field howitzer kit. And the trails and spades came from
a Preiser 105mm howitzer kit. The rest is pure scratchery and detail parts as needed. The instructions, as in so many cases in this scale consisted of photos found in ref. books and the net. I find it very rewarding and it really is great to know that people appreciate the efforts of folks like Paul E., myself and others working in "Sub Braille Scale".
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

That’s a awesome build Rick

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee.
Rick H.