Nenad Ilijic Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hello everyone, After wrestling with my Dragon Tiger build, I wanted to build something simple. I picked Tamiya Sd.Kfz. 222, that was on the shelf for too long. I wanted to build a vehicle from the start of Rommel's actions, early 1941, when these vehicles were still in their original RAL 7021. The vehicle belonged to 3rd Recon Battalion, 21st Panzer Division (at this time 5th Light Division). It should be a mid-production version (series 3 or 4). I did few minor modifications to the kit, because Tamiya kit represents later series 5 vehicle and added few AM parts: metal barrels, tool clamps and stowage. Also, replaced decals with Archer's version, because I don't like how Tamiya thick decals look on the dark background. Kit is super simple, and builds like a charm. Typical Tamiya kit. Details are meh, especially barrel, which is metal, but almost no details at all. Also, some things are oversimplified, like antenna base, jack, no tail light at all, etc. I plundered few other kits for spare parts. Also, added some generic Aber PE parts, like tool clamps. Model is painted with MRP RAL 7021 and weathered with MIG's pigments. Overall, a relaxing build, just as I wanted. Thanks for watching and thanks for feedback. Cheers and Marry Christmas, Nenad 57 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Very well detailed .... and the weathering is great! 👌 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 nice 222, full of stuff in front and great weathering🤩 btw, i painted a 1/72 ver in Germany grey color too, i only placed one water tank in front.😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_55 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 The dust effect on the vehicle is so natural and cool.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 It might be a simple kit Nenad, but you've turned it into an excellent model. Absolutely first class. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Another cracker from yourself, Nenad. Great weathering and detailing and a great choice of decals. They look excellent.👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achim Engels Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Very nice job! Great looking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Hi Nenad, It's quite an oldie, but it's a sample of what can be achieved with skill and a little love... Very good vehicle for a diorama together with something bigger "... Cheers, MC and HNY. Francis.🎅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Fantastic build Nenad. Especially like the stowage and weathering which has really brought it to life. Well done. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 What a Christmas cracker! A simple kit but superbly executed 👏 Weathering and stowage are spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Very nice. The weathering is really well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriff013 Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I love the dust effects 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 Thank you for your kind words and Marry Christmas to you all! @FrancisGL yeah, there's something about these old little kits that make them so enjoyable. Like to spice things up with them from time to time @Yg Models nice work mate with your build. Cheers, Nenad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Excellent job with an old kit Nenad Cheers Cesar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Browne Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Fantastic job Nenad! Mind telling what you used for the dirt effect on the wheels etc? Clay wash and pigments? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Cracking job as usual Nenad. I love the stowage, and also the realistic 'almost black' shade of dunkelgrau. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 On 12/26/2022 at 11:54 PM, Carius said: Excellent job with an old kit Nenad Cheers Cesar Thank you Cesar. On 12/28/2022 at 2:39 PM, Peter Browne said: Fantastic job Nenad! Mind telling what you used for the dirt effect on the wheels etc? Clay wash and pigments? Thank you Peter. It's a combination of Mig's and VMS pigments. I put lot of them on the wheels, than wet them with enamel spirit, wait for it to dry completely and wipe off the excess with the tissue. Than, I do some blending and variation with the brush, and once I am happy with the result, I wet it once again with the spirit to fix the pigments. On 12/28/2022 at 7:02 PM, IanC said: Cracking job as usual Nenad. I love the stowage, and also the realistic 'almost black' shade of dunkelgrau. Thank you for your kind words Ian. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim_Thessalonica Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Excellent! A great job Nenad. Hvala lepa! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 God your stuff is good! Another cracker, the archer decals sit really well and the stowage really adds to the whole model. kudos to you my friend. Also you manage the pigments really well, not too much and looks naturally dusty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Same here, agree with all the others, a top job. Vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddoxx77 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Great build overall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 You've done a grand job there my friend. The wheels alone look amazing, as a whole project it's a beauty. Watto 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
providence Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I love your weathering work! this is a great model. Regards Providence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Great painting and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nenad Ilijic Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 On 1/5/2023 at 5:46 PM, Dim_Thessalonica said: Excellent! A great job Nenad. Hvala lepa! Hvala puno On 1/6/2023 at 12:23 PM, Muchmirth said: God your stuff is good! Another cracker, the archer decals sit really well and the stowage really adds to the whole model. kudos to you my friend. Also you manage the pigments really well, not too much and looks naturally dusty! Thank you for your kind words. I really like how archer decals look like, but I am always nervous when I have to apply them. Always a chance to misplace them... also, at least mine does not work quite often (around 30% of time). On 1/7/2023 at 10:10 PM, vytautas said: Same here, agree with all the others, a top job. Vytautas Thank you Vytautas for your kind words. On 1/8/2023 at 12:22 AM, Maddoxx77 said: Great build overall. Thank you, On 1/8/2023 at 10:45 AM, Watto said: You've done a grand job there my friend. The wheels alone look amazing, as a whole project it's a beauty. Watto 👍 Thank you Watto. On 1/8/2023 at 11:59 AM, providence said: I love your weathering work! this is a great model. Regards Providence Thank you Providence. On 1/8/2023 at 12:27 PM, Milan Mynar said: Great painting and weathering. Thank you Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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