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Thanks, I'll avoid that Revell version!😀

Looks Amazing!

For anyone interested in building one of these, Das Werk has a 1/35 kit. I looked at this kit awhile ago. This vehicle was adopted back in 1965 but it does look like some of the Tank destroyers used by Germany during WW II. Anyway, the Das Werk kit looks pretty decent, and the subject is interesting, at least to me. Thanks Martin for providing the Images. Here's a link to the Kits Scalemates page. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/das-werk-dw35031-kanonenjagdpanzer-beobachtungspanzer--1476438

Looks very nice. Well done!

I bought that kit a few weeks ago. How well does it go together? Any issues? You've made good progress so far.

I'm really liking this.

Cool! Looking forward to this one.

Turned out nice. I recently got the Tamiya 1/32 Mk. IX. Whenever I get to that, it'll be the first Spitfire since I built the Airfix 1/24 kit in the Eighties.....About time, I think. Some of the old Monogram kits weren't too bad. I remember building their Skyraider , P 47,AT 6, P 39, , B 24, B 17, F 84, F 101, and F 104. Nice memories. Never did finish that B-29 however.

Nice Work! That exhaust deflector looks dead on!

Hubert, just curious, how do you feel about 1/16 scale?😀

I think it's in 1/350. I was expecting 1/200 considering the detail ! https://www.scalemates.com/kits/border-model-bs-004-yamato--1554338

Thanks I never saw an image of that engine variant. Just plain weird!

I think it looks great! Not many could mask and paint as you did.

Hey, I really like how your build came out!...looks great and such a cool subject!

Well, Hubert, Jeroen still had to research, interpret images of the real items, design the item to scale etc. to produce the the part to to add to his excellent build....I take these skills as impressive. I'll take your comments as encouraging to those who wish to try 3d printing. Beyond my capabilities, for now I don't have the equipment or knowledge to do this myself....but I'd love to give it a try! Thanks😀😉

Glad I found this!

Oh, I see. Thanks

Your use of 3d printing to create parts is phenomenal. I can only dream of such capabilities! The printed parts look great! Enjoying your build.

This thing?

Yes, I saw (read) that. Keyboard problems? I have that trouble with my kindle fire. So did the the other guy.😉

Nice upgrade. I remember seeing those spikey things on a website and having no idea what they were! Now I know.

Very nice work! Like your scratch building skills!

Thanks Carl, but the instructions don't show a working suspension both are fixed I believe. The M113 has that option. The springs on the Puma are leaf springs and are solidly molded. Anyway, I'd love to do a build log, and will when it's time. The larger size probably fits me better. Today I failed trying to assemble a tiny photo-etch Assembly on a 1/35 kit....I ended up breaking the part. I think I'll try to duplicate the part with styrene. Anyway AFV modeler sells Puma parts.....expensive but really nice. I've bought from them before. As a side note; the figures in these kits, ( Andy's and Das Werk) are very nice.....both are by Jason and are Takom. As for the variant you prefer, it's possible that one might come out...Or that SOL will make a conversion.... Look on the SOL site, they offer complete turrets for the Sherman including an IDF version.....So why not a Puma Variant? Thanks again; Paul. BTW I remember that Video😀 and the review etc. Here's a video.

I got this today...I wasn't sure that I'd get this thing at first but I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Well it's the big 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" by Das Werk (DW 16006). At first sight I was surprised that the box wasn't bigger........Looking at the parts inside showed that this thing will be massive. Oddly, this kit offers two options for the suspension; the regular version, and apparently, a simplified option. There is a figure; he sits on top the turret smoking a cigarette legs partially crossed. A metal barrel is included as are four options for markings. This can be built as a normal or command version. The tires, all nine, are vinyl or some other rubbery stuff, but they look O.K. I didn't notice any seams to clean up on these. Anyway looks promising. As an aside; I hope my posts on this topic are worthwhile to some members on this forum. I post these to share my enthusiasm for the hobby and to share what is available on the market..That's the reason I follow this topic.....it's informative and I appreciate anyone who has taken the time to post.

Hey, that's cool!