[Kartonowy Arsenał] SdKfz 7 (8~9/99) 1:25 & [Military Model] Flak 36/37 (1-2/96) 1:25

Quote from Zaphod

Hello Seo,

you are getting along fine, the crucial element, the gun-barrel is drawing nearer and nearer. As far as I recall the thing you just finished is the fuse-setter.

Kind regards

Zaphod

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Zaphod

Thank you very much for your kind encouragement and information.

I didn't know what the fuse setter was until you mentioned. I googled it with your comment. Thank you.

I am also thinking of the gun-barrel. When I built 7/2, I realized that it was very difficult to roll a long barrel. It was my first to roll a barrel more than 5 cm long and less than 5mm wide.

Happily the kit has two more extra sets of barrel parts to cover marking options. I might sacrifice one or two.

Since you mentioned it, why don't I just try without delay?

After careful rolling and gluing,

Quote from Zaphod

Hello Seo,

in my eyes this went very well already !

Kind regards Zaphod

Zaphod

Thank you very much for your kind encouragement.
I am also glad that I could finish it without too much troubles.

I had to rework the middle section. I was very lucky not to damage the front section attached to the middle section.

Seo by the Bay

There is huge space between the barrel and loader.

I am not sure this is right but this is what I could do best.

For fun, the barrel was put into the assembly (No glue yet)

Still long way to finish the model.

The work for the barrel is continued.

The barrel is assembled.

Firing position Retracted

Quote from Donklödo

Hello Seo,

its amazing, how this canon grows! Your collection of halftrucks is great too. Every time you update this report, I am so fascinated by your clean build and your models which looks like an original military vehicle from germany. Very nice!

I am happy to see when you continue! Thanks a lot!

Best regards

Matthias

Donklödo

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement.

I tried coloring models before but it ended up mess. I realize that I am not good at coloring or brushing or painting models. But I like to cut and to paste parts. So I stick to the original print of models.

Since you mentioned about the halftracks, I am thinking why I don't finish the last 7/1 halftrack from Halinki after 7/2 and 7. It would be boring. But if I don't try now, I would not be back for 7/1 later. I haven't decided yet. We would see.

Seo by the Bay

Quote from Robson

Hello Seo,

Great!! Nothing more to say!

BR

Robert

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Robson

Robert,

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement.

The Flak is taking much longer time that I expected. It is getting difficult to handle due to so many small delicate parts on the surface. I was losing my focus too. But thank you so much for your attention. I will keep on my work.

Seo by the Bay

So~~~ here I am again. Getting close.

The work for the axles

Colored

The front steering axle got assembled.

Zaphod

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement.

Definitely, it looks a lot better with tires.

The finishing line is in the sight.

Seo by the Bay

Adding parts...

Still adding parts on the wheels

Working on the rear wheels

Quote from Herbert

This is a super laffette built true to detail and super clean.

Congratulations Seo

Herbert

Herbert

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement.

The finish line is close. I will try not to lose my focus on the construction.

I don't think I would build the flak again (except Halinkski's 38mm much later)

Seo by the Bay

Now adding parts on the rear wheels.

By the way, 118 & 118a are supposed to be 2 pairs for the left and the right fender.

I could find only a pair. I don't think I lost one.

The rear wheels are done.

The front wheels are done.

So here are the wheels

Quote from Andi Rüegg

Simply outstanding!

Andi Rüegg

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement.

The work is almost near the end. I am so glad.

Seo by the Bay

The wheels and barrel...

After several more parts were added,

The flak is now DONE!!!

Not yet complete.

One TASK is left.

Connecting the SdKfz 7 & the flak.

A towing bar...

The work for a towing bar

The mission is now accomplished.

[Epilogue]

Surprisingly, these two 25 years old models are so great. Before starting the construction, I worried about the yellow monotone color. It turned out that it looks great on both models. The part fit is actually better than 7/2, which were upgraded later. I learned that 25 years ago, paper models (at least Halinski) were different with contemporaries. Back then, they were more like between toys (with lots of adjustable parts) and realistic models. I've enjoyed both models. Definitely, I would recommend both.

Now, w hat am I going to do next ??? I haven't decided yet. Maybe 7/1 or Tiger ....

Thank you very much everyone. I've tried to make replies to your kind post but I forgot to express my deep thanks to all the LIKERS. Thank you so much.

Seo by the Bay

[Epilog]

Überraschenderweise sind diese beiden 25 Jahre alten Modelle so großartig. Bevor ich mit dem Bau begann, machte ich mir Sorgen über die gelbe einfarbige Farbe. Es stellte sich heraus, dass sie bei beiden Modellen gut aussieht. Die Passform der Teile ist sogar besser als bei 7/2, die später nachgerüstet wurden. Ich habe gelernt, dass vor 25 Jahren die Papiermodelle (zumindest Halinski) anders waren als die der Zeitgenossen. Damals waren sie eher eine Mischung aus Spielzeug (mit vielen verstellbaren Teilen) und realistischen Modellen. Ich habe beide Modelle genossen. Auf jeden Fall würde ich beide empfehlen.

Was werde ich als nächstes tun? Ich habe mich noch nicht entschieden. Vielleicht 7/1 oder Tiger....

Ich danke Ihnen allen sehr. Ich habe versucht, auf eure netten Beiträge zu antworten, aber ich habe vergessen, all den LIKERN meinen tiefen Dank auszusprechen. Ich danke euch so sehr.

Seo by the Bay

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