The debate rages on over what vehicle scale is "correct" for 28mm models. I've always been a proponent of 1/48, mainly because my infantry is based on thicker GW-style plastic bases, and these just look more "in-scale" with larger 1/48 vehicles. However, there are some vehicles you just can't find in 1/48, so for these I turn to 1/56. This makes sense to me because without similar 1/48 vehicles to compare, the size of the 1/56 vehicles looks OK. Makes sense? Good...
Here we have a 1/56 Sdkfz. 234/2 "Puma" armoured car from Warlord Games/Italeri. I note the Italeri connection in particular here because this model is truly a 1/56 scale model kit, not a purpose-designed gaming piece. The vehicle's suspension is extremely well detailed and full of tiny parts that reward care in assembly.Painting was more fun than building, in this case, although assembly took only one evening. The model was painted in a classic 1944 German three-colour scheme, with Zandri Dust, Doombull Brown, and Castellan Green washed with Agrax Earthshade. Tires were painted Vallejo Worn Rubber, a really great dark-grey colour.
Decals were supplied by Warlord with the kit and worked fine. After application the model was lightly weathered and matte spray varnish applied.
Fantastic painting job!
ReplyDeleteNice Puma, Dallas! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely! And love the contrast of the sleek Puma design with the hulking Schupo Sonderwagen I submitted today!
ReplyDeleteLooks brilliant dude! Must be nice to have this finished, after the fun of working on the wheel/chassis assembly...
ReplyDeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteThat camo is great! Very good look!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking armoured car,lovely camo!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
That came out great Dallas.
ReplyDeleteWhat ever the scale the Puma came out nicely, a classic vehicle and very useful on table.
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant vehicle, elegantly painted, it looks great.
ReplyDeleteCheers, MikeP
I am quickly learning that it’s wise not to mention scale preference!!
ReplyDeleteNice painting on a properly scaled vehicle ;-)
ReplyDeleteClown Car Scale aside, this is a beautifully done model. I'm definitely going to get me a bottle of that Vallejo Worn Rubber - great tip. I also liked your reasoning for this fitting in for Vulcan. Well done, Dal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments all! And thanks Curt - sometimes it takes more of a stretch than others :-)
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