discussion "It's Alive"!! "Frankenseven" Comes Alive in 1/87 Scale

[Mini Me]

After much scrounging of "Body Parts" and other sundry items, once again, life has been breathed into the inert form of a long discarded SdKfz. 7and it takes its rightful place on the Russian Front towing a pair of van trailers, as inspired by the photo. (for ref only) Supplying the Wehrmacht with much needed supplies to continue the war against the hated "Bolschevicks" in the struggle for "Labensraum". Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Very nice love the trailers well done my friend

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Lee, I'm tickled that you like it. I have always been amazed at the variety of equipment that the German Army managed to get its hands on. Seems an endless supply for anyone who wants to model some "out of the ordinary" pieces. In my humble opinion, 1/87 scale offers the best opportunity to do just that. Thanks again for the nice comment. Rick H.

 

[yak face]

Fantastic job rick , a superb build . Love the fact this started out as various bits from long dead vehicles , certainly a frankenstein creation but definitely not a monster! Top class work , cheers tony

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Tony, so glad you like it. It was a lot of fun for me as well, particularly, as you said, pulling it all together from here and there.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[boatman]

YES Rick its very realistic lookin an something similar to the one in the film battle of the bulge where Robert shaw an his tiger commanders are in conference an they hit a mine love that film must have watched it 20 times an never get fed up with it even though they are not the right tigers in the film
chris

 

[Guest]

A WOW from here Rick .
Spot on with that weathering, so realistic. Another to be pleased and proud of .

Agree with your comment on " variety of equipment that the German Army managed to get its hands on " Gives such a wide choice, where as Russian is pretty standard.

 

[SimonT]

Very nice Rick :thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Lovely job Rick :thumb2:

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you all, I am pleased that so many of you have taken time to follow this little adventure. Your support and comments along the way have kept the Mojo high and the creative juices flowing. Thanks again for dropping by. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Well that was worth the round trip!! What a fantastic build. Its up there with the best of your work Rick. One to be proud of my friend.

 

[Fernando N]

Great looking finish pics Rick, nice dusty weathering and neat having it tow the same trailers as in the pic :thumb2: :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

This is a beauty Rick :smiling3:.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Well I'd say that is a real success. As always it is even more impressive knowing the scale.
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

Steve, Fernando,Ralph and Jim, Thank you all so much for the kind words and for following this "resurrection" of a long dead halftrack.
I really did enjoy bringing it back to life and giving it a place in my display cabinet. Cheers, stay safe and thanks again for dropping in. Rick H.:smiling2:

 

[Gern]

If you look in my direction, you'll see a faint green glow in the sky. Don't worry about it though - that's just the jealousy radiating from me!

 

[Mini Me]

Dave, your argument is baseless......But that is a high compliment indeed....and I do value your opinion. Thank you sir for dropping by and I am glad you approve of my efforts in the sub braille category. Rick H.

 

[mrtintheweb]

good detailing for a 1:87

 

[minitnkr]

Deserving of a place of pride. Top work. PaulE