Sdkfz.7 late restoration 1944

[Heiko Sattler]

Hello men

After the construction of my rhino is almost complete. I want to turn to my last major project, after all I want to paint all of my tanks in this life.
This is a Sdkfz 7 from Armortek, the Sdkfz7 is supposed to be my tractor for my 88 FLAK.
There is a little anecdote about this new model
It stood forgotten for decades in a workshop of a model building colleague, where it should come to an end, it was a year-long struggle until I should get it.
because we just never agreed on price.
The condition got worse and worse over the years my patience has now paid off.
Now the Sdkfz 7 has got a new home. I will probably dismantle it completely and examine it thoroughly and rebuild it.
Personally, I like the late assembly of the Sdkfz 7 from 1944 with a wooden platform, which is why I will also build a late version.

[Michael Röder]

Hello Heiko!
I wish you a lot of fun. If you need constructions, just contact me.
Regards Michael

[simon_manning]

Hi Heiko, i am very much enjoying my SDKFZ 7 build, They are a superb model and worth the effort, keep the posts coming regarding this construction, i am looking forward to it, regards simon manning.

[Paul Wills]

Hello Heiko,

I have been really enjoying your Nashorn build, so I am sure this will be just as spectacular.

Paul.

[florian rudolf]

Hi Heiko,

my Famo would be better for towing your 8.8
Like all your models, and locking forward to see your building report.
We see us in Hausen 2021 or Overloon

[Heiko Sattler]

hi Guys
I continued on my sd kfz 7.
a good friend and very talented 3D draftsman, has designed the Borgward logo for my radiator front.
I printed this last one on my 3d printer.
The letter marks are so small that my camera can barely see them. but in real life are razor sharp

[florian rudolf]

Moring Heiko,

it go tobe a nice model. - Fortunatly we can change the things to towing. - You geht my PAK 43/41 and I'll towing your 88. That would be a awesome view

[Heiko Sattler]

Hello it goes on with my sd kfz 7 technically it is finished it drives great now it goes to the upper structure of the vehicle

[Phil Woollard]

Very nice, I think Armortek should release the sdkfz7 kit once more I'm sure it would sell!
https://www.facebook.com/phil.woollard.31

[Christoffer Ahlfors]

Awesome Heiko!
And it can turn on a dime, too!
I always thought that the halftracks had a mile wide turning radius. Have you modified it?

[Graham Ord]

Hello Heiko
Can you tell me what kind of wood you are using on your excellent model for the planking etc?
Graham

[Heiko Sattler]

Hello Heiko
Can you tell me what kind of wood you are using on your excellent model for the planking etc?
Graham

beech wood


Hello men

after i finished my 38t project pictures will follow.
is it now going on with my sdkfz 7, technically this is already completed. it drives like a dream
now it's on to the upper structures and there's a lot to do there.
i put my sdkfz 7 on a diet, that means it has to get lighter.
Armortek built it much too heavy for my understanding, here is an example, the seat in the driver's cab alone weighs 3 kg and is milled from the solid
the upper original structure weighs over 35 kg, this should be limited to 6 kg, the chassis will thank me.

[Robert E Morey]

Super cool. Love the wooden load bed. Great work.
Bob

[simon_manning]

Excellent, Going to be a great model. regards simon manning.

[Jerry Carducci]

i put my sdkfz 7 on a diet, that means it has to get lighter.
Armortek built it much too heavy for my understanding, here is an example, the seat in the driver's cab alone weighs 3 kg and is milled from the solid
the upper original structure weighs over 35 kg, this should be limited to 6 kg, the chassis will thank me.

I thought I was the only one who thought the upper weighs too much. I was very tempted to mill out as much metal as I could from the seats alone
but I had something else set up in my machine so I passed that by.. Now looking back I rather wish I had lightened them up. Those seats are
impressive blocks o' aluminium...

Looking superb Heiko!

Jerry