sovereign sd.kfz. 231? vintage kit

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January 5, 2020
the Kit
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January 5, 2020
the main hull is a big block of resin, but it's okay for a fun project
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January 5, 2020
box and instructions, you need some measuring and scratchbuild skills before attempting this type of kits.
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January 5, 2020
test fitting the tires and driveshaft
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January 5, 2020
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January 5, 2020
looks already like the picture
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January 5, 2020
as long as the wheels are straight well be fine
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January 5, 2020
recreating the rainguard
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January 5, 2020
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January 5, 2020
testfitting
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January 5, 2020
added the front fenders
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January 5, 2020
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January 5, 2020
still okay
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January 22, 2020
shaping the back cupola, which isn't included in the kit
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January 22, 2020
the cupola is made from a small piece of tube filled with plasticcard and sanded into a dome shape
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February 14, 2020
test fitting
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February 14, 2020
placed the spare fuel tank, the front axel isn't glued yet.
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February 14, 2020
added the air intakes from plasticcard, the original is cast in white metal and far from recognizable
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February 27, 2020
the 20mm kwk 30.... or it could be part of the exhaust, because I'm missing one or the other
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February 27, 2020
the MG34 next to the kwk or exhaust... I found nothing even remotely resembling anything close to a MG34. so we need to improvise.
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February 27, 2020
the victim... for which I got an Aber update kwk and MG.
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February 27, 2020
the results after some reworking
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February 27, 2020
starts to look like an Sd.Kfz. 231, I don't know about the turn signals though. I think I could scratch something better from plasticard
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February 27, 2020
the front axel has it's stearing mechanism attached, but you can't see.
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February 27, 2020
the close up turret, I drilled holes in the guns. To resemble somewhat of the original KWK and MG, it's close enough for this project. At least to me.
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February 27, 2020
next project: the lights
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March 25, 2020
upgrade to the pointers
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March 25, 2020
there was light
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March 25, 2020
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March 25, 2020
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September 19, 2020
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September 19, 2020
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September 19, 2020
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October 18, 2020
The panzergrau base coat (Tamiya xf63)
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October 18, 2020
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October 18, 2020
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April 22, 2021
Base coat with highlights (Tamiya xf53 + xf2)
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April 22, 2021
Let there be light
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April 22, 2021
Mud flaps and taillights
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April 22, 2021
Tires painted with Ammo rubber & tires
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April 22, 2021
Top view
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April 22, 2021
I forgot the width indicators, mirror (from Tamiya SD.kfz. 232) and numbers plate. Once they are painted they will find there way on to the model.
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August 22, 2021
Decals are from Truckline, but I had to use five because the first three disintegrated when I tried to her them from the sheet. The ones that didn't broke on the model causing a lot of cleanup and very delicate handling. Can't say I recommend them at thus point.
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August 22, 2021
Love that ass.
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August 22, 2021
Some details and damage done with acrylics
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August 22, 2021
Ready for a layer of gloss
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October 9, 2021
All wheaterd up
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October 9, 2021
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October 9, 2021
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October 9, 2021
Wheatering en washing done with Van Gogh oil paints (Raw umber, Payne's grey, Zinc white, Naples yellow. The previous color + Yellow ochre and chromium green were used for spare tire canvas and the wooden toolhandles
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October 9, 2021
Although it's a bit of a mutt, I still love it!
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October 9, 2021
All that's left is a Matt finish, then I can finally grow a beard and move on to the next 15 year project.
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October 16, 2021
And it is done!
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October 16, 2021
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October 16, 2021
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October 16, 2021
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October 16, 2021
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October 16, 2021
Well there you have it, it now resides safely on a shelf in the living room.

Comments

14 5 January 2020, 11:59

Ben M
This looks like a challenge.

5 January 2020, 14:50

Lenny V
Well until now It's not that bad actually, Sovereign did a good job in casting the part's. But you must forget the present day kit accuracy.

5 January 2020, 18:24

Rui S
Nice work on the upgrades 👍

26 March 2020, 00:29

Black Baron
Following

26 March 2020, 17:26

Lenny V
Thank you Rui! I'll try to keep it updatet regularly.

27 March 2020, 20:56

Rui S
Looking good. 👍

19 September 2020, 11:12

Eugene PanzerBabay
I am in.

19 October 2020, 05:54

Tini Hendriks
Nice, always satisfying to enlight an oldie.

22 April 2021, 11:53

Lenny V
Thanks but I must say it's more work than I planned, I'll upload some pics this weekend of the (slow) progress.

22 April 2021, 16:43

Lenny V
It's finished, and should represent an Sd.Kfz 231 from 4th Panzer divison - 36th regiment during the Polish campaign in 1939.

I used the following sources for detailing, painting and placement in time:

- German Armoured Car Drawings P. 27-35
- Pz. Tract 13
- Wehrmacht Support Vehicle's P. 33
- Concord Armour at War p. 24 and 70
- Armoured Vehicle's of the German Army 1905-1945

All gaps and blancs are a product of my imagination.

It was a fun build, but I if you have the urge to try and make models as accurate as possible... don't! I repeat, don't buy this!

Thank you, for all the encouragement I received during the build!

16 October 2021, 13:08

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