So, I'm slowly starting to "roll in" to IX Challenge. For a start, a little work - "Two Diana". This is not a novel by the French writer Alexandre Dumas:
but two self-propelled artillery pieces from the Rommel African Corps.
The "Diana" was a conversion of the Sd Kfz 6 5-ton half-track tractor mounting the captured Soviet 7.62cm gun (FK 36(r)).
605. Panzerjager-Abteilung had its anti-tank ability strengthened just before Rommel’s attack on the Gazala Line in late May by the arrival of the Diana.
Fitted with captured Soviet guns, six of these vehicles arrived in late January 1942, and three more in February.
These models were partially collected from me for several years, so, unfortunately, the gunshields were lost. But even in this form, they will replenish my German army on the "Flames of War" gaming system.
Great work, Valery! Russian guns on German armour in North Africa to back up the Italians- a very cosmopolitan entry. I like the weathering, and wouldn't have noticed the missing gunshields if you hadn't pointed it out. 15mm AFVs are now worth 8 points, so that is a satisfying 16 points!
Barks
but two self-propelled artillery pieces from the Rommel African Corps.
The "Diana" was a conversion of the Sd Kfz 6 5-ton half-track tractor mounting the captured Soviet 7.62cm gun (FK 36(r)).
605. Panzerjager-Abteilung had its anti-tank ability strengthened just before Rommel’s attack on the Gazala Line in late May by the arrival of the Diana.
Fitted with captured Soviet guns, six of these vehicles arrived in late January 1942, and three more in February.
These models were partially collected from me for several years, so, unfortunately, the gunshields were lost. But even in this form, they will replenish my German army on the "Flames of War" gaming system.
Barks
A nice start to Monday. A pair of huntresses!
ReplyDeleteNice work Valery :)
ReplyDeleteNice work on these suitably well weathered SPGs.
ReplyDeleteThose are good Valery!
ReplyDeleteLovely rare models and good paint work 👍
ReplyDeleteVery nice Valery.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Valery! I've always liked the slab-sided look of the Diana's. Very nice weathering.
ReplyDeleteNicely done Valery, great work.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Valery - good to see more DAK contributions!
ReplyDeleteWell done Valery! The weathering is spot on.
ReplyDeleteGreat DAK half-tracks, well done.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work, Valery, and a good choice of models. We don't see enough of the soft-skin fighting vehicles which were, in many cases, the backbone of the armies.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Great looking DAK anti tank vehicle!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Such a crazy vehicle..... excellent work!
ReplyDeleteGreat truckies Valery!
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