Attached some images of my aproximation to a M1917 K FLAK based on the kind assistance from Mr Vaclav Jileck Mr Ryegrass also Charlie C Profil Guns 14 18 28 juni14 and Lafettenheini from this forum This toghether with the previous models Daimler Flak Back truck and the Scheinwerfer mounted on Marienwagen halftrack both in this very forum completes a trio on anti aircraft WW1 equipment My friend Mr. Aldo Mastrostefano as usual took the photos.
Ah Good Gilles / Aircav! thank you both a lot!. Indeed you are right, Gilles, still it is time to add some weathering, nevertheless I am a reluctant to endless models, and up to now have had fun enough. Just a decent aproximation, as I always say. I recognize in the past I failed several times for not being able to assume limits between joy and exageration, and ruined models for overdoing where other modelers do better than me. Then I found refreshing living in peace with my limits. Indeed look forward to see another unique job of yours, as usually I find them. Ed
... there is an element of truth to your interjection concerning weathering; or rather abstaning from it. Finely machined tools of war, artillerie in particular. received an extradinary about of personal care by the crew. When time permitted splinter shields that had been holed were plated over and painted. A damaged fello was likely to be replaced post action. And it stands to reason rust and dirt were a ready nemisis , and a gun team was trained to address their damaging effects. All too frequently modelers forget this simple truth.
Regarding weathering, I agree, crews usually took great care to clean and rep"air the gun and vehicle. A model should not look like a wreck, if it IS not a wreck. But the real life is not always all quiet on west", may pics show artillery emplacement or vehicle heavily coated with dust, just from the blast effect. Western front was often rainy and muddy! From other point, adding dry brush or filter on paints could be good to provide some deepness on colors and give some "scale effect" to our kits especially to look closer to the pics we use as reference. Well choice is really personal, your models are just great!
Dear colleagues 28 juni, Los Tiznaos & Lafettenheini I do consider interesting and indeed valuable points of view anyone of you all expresed. As I said previosuly, my colleagues in this forum helped me a lot to improve my modest work. Very best regards! Ed
Hello you did a remarkable job ! may i ask what scale its in ?and if 1/72 how did you detail the bolt and fine couplings on there?and if you don't mind again what materials did you make it out of? again you do great work!
Very kind words, the model is ´35 scale, I am afraid I have not so good eyes and steady hands for ´72! Mostly plastic card, mainly 0.7 mm thickness, the adhesive is tricloroethilene, relatively safe , tide and fast enough, small rivets and bolts came from several sources, mostly shaved from the belly of 1/ 35 armor! Anorther more less standarized parts have been taken from ww2 equipment and modified/ adapted to a more old fashioned look, ie, the circular ( and foldable) working platform with small holes which is typical from some guns of the era was a plate of "pertinax"( a material used in radio stuff hardware), the slightly convex weels were fashioned from the plastic cap of a woman´s make-up powder. I carefully made the holes in anyone and added an outer ring which was sliced from a cilindrical a pillbox, and rolled arount this ring a strip of styrene for simulating the metal outer band, also typical from this designs. Any other querie, I will gladly support your interest by mail. Very best regards! Ed
Stunning absolutely stunning, as always I look forward to seeing new models you have created.
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P.S. I am very sorry I have just noticed the message you left for me in February, forgive me I have been extremely busy with a new job, actually not a new job per say but a management job at my same location.
All the best
Tim R.
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Good friend, your opinion is most appreciated. I also enjoy watching your excellent work. What is next? Humm...still waiting for some inspiration...() all the very best! Ed
Dear El Bavaro & Kieffer, thank you again. The images of the searchligth are very valuable and inspirative! I plan in the future any A7V , may be the trench digger or the flakwagen, I hope... All thew very best, ED
That is very inspiring work, Ed. I'll be trying my hand at scratchbuilding a K-Flak out of a soviet 8.5cm flak made by Ace models, apart from wheels, (Which I'll use some left over Morser road wheels in place of the rubber ones) I would think it looks the same. I'd probbably have to switch the barrel, but other than that, could you guys give me any other pointers?
Greetings, Josh
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