As I wait for a couple of bits to arrive so I can finish off my LAV III build I began to ponder the next build. Sat in the shed looking at my stash, these two popped out;
Flak 9 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 8 by phil da greek, on Flickr
These were both gifts from my brother in law when he finally decided to concentrate on wingy things and I've had them for a few years now. I'm not really into WWII German stuff, not because of anything political just I find their uniforms near impossible to paint, but the spotter on the half track had a pretty simple outfit on. But what to do with them? Then stumbling around on Wikipedia (how much trouble does that get you into?) I came across a picture of a huge flak barge, which while it wasn't what I was thinking about it id make me think...........
That was some days ago, so here's some photos.
Flak 1 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Inspiring huh? But it's the starting point, time for some measuring and cutting. Measure twice cut once? Yeah, not in this model shop.
Flak 2 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 3 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 4 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 5 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 6 by phil da greek, on Flickr
Flak 7 by phil da greek, on Flickr
And hey presto, from some plastic card, a straight edge and new knife blade a waterline flak barge begins to take shape. Some blood was spilt.