1/16 Tamiya Kubelwagen

[DRUMS01]

Scale:     1/16

Brand:    Tamiya

Subject:  German Kubelwagen

Colors:    Tamiya, Vallejo, Testors MM, Pastels, Watercolor Pencils 

Other:    (Below)

- replaced kit figures with resin set sculpted by Jeffshius Minitures

- drive line is fully wired and plumbed.

- added P.E. for buckles, straps, Iron Crosses, etc.

- added decals for SS Panzer unit moving from south med. thorough Italy into Europe

- added resin tarps behind seat and on hood

- added weapons and extras in interior

- added lead foil straps to weapons, binoculars, etc.

- added dirt, mud, scrapes, and rust using all mediums 

- diorama created from foam, putty, yard "stuff", and model railroad scenic details

As always, your constructive comments are greatly welcome, and thanks for looking.

Sincerely, Ben

 

[harv]

Oh woe, amazing  !!....harv  🏆

[Landlubber Mike]

Wow, this is really nice Ben!!  Love it!  The Kublewagen is really cool, but together with the figures and scenery really brings it to life.  

[DRUMS01]

Thanks Harv and Mike.

I completed it a little more than 1 year ago, but never posted it in the forum. I entered it in the IPMS regional contest in Columbus Ohio this spring and won in class and overall best of show German Military. I was very surprised at the results as they had some exceptional models there (IMHO), but I am not a judge. It was a very enjoyable build and  I would even say that this was the best fitting Tamiya kit I have ever assembled.

I'm still working on a British SAS Jeep counter part in 1:18 which I hope to post soon. Perhaps I could do a WIP of the jeep?

Thanks again for checking it out and your kind words. Next time I will try to do a better job with the bushes.

DRUMS01

[harv]

Congratulations  👏  and yes, do a WIP.. . Harv 

[Bomber_County]

Stunning Ben, please do a WIP, be great to see some of your exceptional modelling skills……

[Martinnfb]

Very fine work indeed. Thank you for sharing.

Cheers

Martin

[KevinM]

Very Nice Ben like it alot!!

[DRUMS01]

Thanks everyone for the good words. It was something I wanted to do for many years. Finally all the parts came together along with some motivational building, and you see what I ended up with.

Thanks as well for expressing interest in my 1:18 SAS Jeeps on-going build. I will start a thread on it shortly. 

        

 

If this is my last update that you read, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be smart and stay safe, love well, reduce the stress, and when possible.... model something.

Ben

[Drifter]

Superb work. Love the figures, I just cant paint them. 

[Peterpools]

WOW, looks absolutely fantastic and the vignette/dio adds time and place. So very well done.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[DRUMS01]

Thanks Drifter and Peter, it was a fun build and I'm glad you appreciate the effort.

Ben

[harv]

Just amazing work !!.....harv 🏆

[larryb]

Fantastic work! I have taken to building all my armor models in 1/16 (or larger) just because of my aging eyes. Your figures are very nicely done & really bring the scene to life.

[CrankyCrafstman]

Great build Ben. I have one of these and I plan on doing it in a N. Africa scene along side of my Tiger 1 and Panzer iii ausf N. Hope it turns out as nice as yours.

Ron G