Sd.Kfz 251/17 Late in Hungary

[Quepwik]

So so long time, i comme here ! Shame on me

Here is my latest work, a little dio featuring a Sd.Kfz 251/17 in Late version.
It belongs to the 1st-SS-Panzer and takes place in Hungary at the end of February 1945.
The base is the Dragon with 3D printed add-ons.
The modification to make it a Late is simple: you have to change the engine hatch and slightly modify the armor of the 20mm gun.
Plate hatch front front view too.
The figures are 3D printed from an ebay seller.

[Peter]

Wonderful work with some very nice details, like that electricity pole!

[C M Dodson]

This in my opinion is brilliant.

My initial impression was reality, the modellers nivarna.

There is a real feel of the period here with the groundwork, vehicle and figures all to the highest standard.

I am most envious of your work.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Quepwik]

645 views, only 2 comments !

I want to thank you Peter and CM Dodson for your kind word.

Unlike the 1/35 where the figurines can give life and interact with each other, the 1/72 must show something through general attitudes and create an atmosphere to tell a story. This is what I tried to do.

And to do it well, you have to work on each detail one by one so that overall, you can approach perfection.

This is how I work on my dioramas, or at least I try

[C M Dodson]

I would not worry about that as your work speaks for itself.

I am a fan of the human interactions as opposed to just putting figures here and there.

Your composition has the natural air of real life. Peter is right. That telegraph pole is excellent.

Chris

[Wiking]

Don`t tease us.
These are colored b/w pictures.
The is not a model.

Or ist it ?

[JurgenH]

Sehr schön gemacht. ich habe es jetzt in 3 Foren betrachtet und es wird immer Besser. Der nasse match sieht einfach Klasse aus . Wie haben sie den gemacht? Gratulation.!!!
Jürgen

[JurgenH]

Sorry, now in Englisch.
Very nicely done. I've looked at it in 3 forums now and it keeps getting better. The wet match just looks great . How did you do it? Congratulations!!!
Jürgen

[huib]

Great late war scene, very well made!
Especially your wet snow looks very realistic.
As does the residue of the whitewash still visible on the vehicle.

[Quepwik]

Many thanks for your comments.

[Quepwik]

The wet match just looks great . How did you do it?

Simply some "wet ground" and "puddles" AK Interactive/Ammo MIG products with some glossy varnish

[Kekso]

Awesome weathering.... ground mud looks realistic.