Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Not a great deal done today.
All the housings are now reamed and the hinge arms made and fit like a glove just have to cut them to size once the hinges are made.
I have an order of brass 5/16 round bar and flat bar so hopefully it will be here tomorrow or Thursday so I can make a start on the hinges.
Hi Jeff
Thank you for lovely comment and interest I have been banging my head off the wall for the last of mouths on how I wont to make them and decided lets just do it the old way (make it).
Take care and stay safe
Steve
All the housings are now reamed and the hinge arms made and fit like a glove just have to cut them to size once the hinges are made.
I have an order of brass 5/16 round bar and flat bar so hopefully it will be here tomorrow or Thursday so I can make a start on the hinges.
Hi Jeff
Thank you for lovely comment and interest I have been banging my head off the wall for the last of mouths on how I wont to make them and decided lets just do it the old way (make it).
Take care and stay safe
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Well its been 4 months from I had the chance to get into the workshop another house renovation done and dusted so I'm now free to get on with the 251.
The body work has been disassembled and primed with red oxide after checking everything fitted as is should.
I have made two new rear doors that overlap the rear armour plate .
After a great deal of research I am going to change the door hangers/ hinges from the one's I already made to original ones on the early 251s .
Im now waiting on some material to come and some research material from the tank museum.
Thats it for the moment.
Take care and keep safe.
Steve
The body work has been disassembled and primed with red oxide after checking everything fitted as is should.
I have made two new rear doors that overlap the rear armour plate .
After a great deal of research I am going to change the door hangers/ hinges from the one's I already made to original ones on the early 251s .
Im now waiting on some material to come and some research material from the tank museum.
Thats it for the moment.
Take care and keep safe.
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Hi all
Well i only managed a couple of hours in the workshop over this weekend.
Poped a few more rivets and made one of two brackets to fit on the front armour plate.
Take care and keep safe
Steve
Well i only managed a couple of hours in the workshop over this weekend.
Poped a few more rivets and made one of two brackets to fit on the front armour plate.
Take care and keep safe
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Hi guys
Had a bit of time over the last two three days.
Played with the rear doors a small bit of trimming so they fit nice and snug and fit over the rear armour.
Took the rear end apart and got rid of the inside armour around the rear doors cut them down to make new brackets for the rivets
I also cut the hole for the hydraulic coupling
Take care and keep safe
Had a bit of time over the last two three days.
Played with the rear doors a small bit of trimming so they fit nice and snug and fit over the rear armour.
Took the rear end apart and got rid of the inside armour around the rear doors cut them down to make new brackets for the rivets
I also cut the hole for the hydraulic coupling
Take care and keep safe
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Great stuff keep it coming Muttley!
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2 Youtube channels, Phil Woollard and Magpiespyro. Facebook/ Phil Woollard.
Commission builds considered. Pm for my email.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Many thanks Phil its coming together slow but sure.
Muttley
Muttley
There is no time for peace.
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There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Good evening gents
It's been a couple of months from my last post but now have a bit of time to get back into the workshop thank goodness.
The back end has been fitted twice to get it Squared off along with a lot of fine adjustment to the doors to get them to fit nicely.
Next job is to get the hinges sorted and the door hangers adjusted to fit.
Hopefully i will be able to get this done over the next few days.
Take care and keep safe all.
Steve
It's been a couple of months from my last post but now have a bit of time to get back into the workshop thank goodness.
The back end has been fitted twice to get it Squared off along with a lot of fine adjustment to the doors to get them to fit nicely.
Next job is to get the hinges sorted and the door hangers adjusted to fit.
Hopefully i will be able to get this done over the next few days.
Take care and keep safe all.
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Good evening all.
Just a small bit done today.
Got some brass flat bar and milled it to size ready to cut into parts for the door mounts.
Steve
Just a small bit done today.
Got some brass flat bar and milled it to size ready to cut into parts for the door mounts.
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Good evening all
Well its been over a year from I had the chance to get back into the workshop and today was the day to get stuck back into the 251.
No building work done but lots of up scaling measuring stock for cutting/ milling and making the all important cardboard dies to check for size and fitting.
There are so many variables from vehicle to vehicle whth base workshop upgrades and crew / battlefield mods so its a case of picking the best information you can and rolling with it.
Take care and keep safe.
Steve
Well its been over a year from I had the chance to get back into the workshop and today was the day to get stuck back into the 251.
No building work done but lots of up scaling measuring stock for cutting/ milling and making the all important cardboard dies to check for size and fitting.
There are so many variables from vehicle to vehicle whth base workshop upgrades and crew / battlefield mods so its a case of picking the best information you can and rolling with it.
Take care and keep safe.
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Hi Steve,
Stretcher looks great. Is it a kit or home made? Keep up the great work.
Stretcher looks great. Is it a kit or home made? Keep up the great work.
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Hi John
The stretcher is from one of the Dragon figures.
I am hoping to get another three or four covers made to the same speck from a lady in Aberdeen.
Take care
Steve
The stretcher is from one of the Dragon figures.
I am hoping to get another three or four covers made to the same speck from a lady in Aberdeen.
Take care
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Hi guys
Just a quick update from what I have been working on for the last few days
Made the parts for the bottom stretcher guide now hoping to put it all together over the weekend and make the screw down and thespacer arm.
Have a lovely weekend
Best regards
Steve
Just a quick update from what I have been working on for the last few days
Made the parts for the bottom stretcher guide now hoping to put it all together over the weekend and make the screw down and thespacer arm.
Have a lovely weekend
Best regards
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Good evening gents
I managed to get more done on the stretcher guides the main assemblies are finished now to start on the fine detailing and the seats.
Lots and lots to do just takes time.
Best regards
Steve
I managed to get more done on the stretcher guides the main assemblies are finished now to start on the fine detailing and the seats.
Lots and lots to do just takes time.
Best regards
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Hi guys
Well no to much done today i only had a little time to play in the workshop.
I got the medics seat frame cut to size and marked up ready for milling and cutting.
Steve
Well no to much done today i only had a little time to play in the workshop.
I got the medics seat frame cut to size and marked up ready for milling and cutting.
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Muttleys SD KFZ 251/8 No1
Hi Steve,
Love the Sdkfz 251 model. What's the book you are using as reference? I see you have the Tamiya 1:35 model. One of the first 1:35 models I built as a kid. Still have it around somewhere.
Love the Sdkfz 251 model. What's the book you are using as reference? I see you have the Tamiya 1:35 model. One of the first 1:35 models I built as a kid. Still have it around somewhere.
If interested in any parts used in my builds contact me at johnfitzsimons@msn.com for a price list.
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