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My Sd.Kfz 7

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Hello everybody,

I build models of ships and tanks. All my models are scratch build and handmade.I was always fascinated by the models of ARMORTEK, because they consider to be some of the best. Last year I decided to buy ARMORTEK Sd.Kfz. 7 but all models was sold. In April this year Gill sent me the message that one model is a free. And so It began journey of my Sd.Kfz. 7. From time to time I will post photos of buiding my SD.KFZ. 7
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Hi Michal
Glad that you were able to get your model,look forward to seeing the pictures of your
build.
Cheers
Phil

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I like when models are the most similar to the original. I rebuilt the front mask.
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Michal

Your eye for detail and shape and your machining skills are great to see. Thanks for posting, very interesting. Stephen

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I rebuilt the side cover of engine.
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I made my version of anti slide plate
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I changed the wheels design.
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very nice indeed michal, superb attention to detail. regards simon manning.

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Thank you Simon, I love details

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Hello Michal,

nice floor plates, how did you made them?
Have fun building, Kind regards
Christian

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Hello Christian,

It is engraved in the plate and then made from fiberglass. It took me about one week. But It looks as the original, by me.

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100% worth the week :D
Have fun building, Kind regards
Christian

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Hello Christian,

Thank you. You can see my models on www.mmpanzer.estranky.sk . There are all my tanks

Hae nice day Michal

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Really great work but I would suggest copying to the Sdkfz 7 section of the forum. I will be lost here eventually and that would be a shame.

John

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Re: My Sd.Kfz 7

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Hello John,

Thank you for your recommendation. I will try to do it.

Have a nice day

Michal

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