Italeri 1/35th Panzerwerfer 42 WiP

[sturmbird]

if memory serves me right the typical Panzer Werfer carried ten rockets internally, so I always assumed that the munitions carrier carried another ten rockets. This always seemed kinda light to me, but thirty seems closer.

I bought an SWS kit a couple years ago from GWH. Think it was a flak battery, and was stunned by the quality! Now Bronco and GWH seem to have joined forces. This is good, as it opens the door for a greater cross section of half tracks. I can only assume that they'll move into the Opal sooner than later. Then there's almost an endless supply of variations to choose from.

gary

[bish]

Ye, the Panzer Werfer did carry 10, so a full reload. 30 does sound like a decent amount and I guess they only need the 2 crew, so they could store rockets on the floor.

I have not got any of those GWH kits, but they do look nice and there is a nice selection. I would be happy with more halftracks, there several 251 versions at least I would like to see. Will be nice to see what the 2 come up with.

Am I right in thinking that GWH are part of Lion Roar.

[Leon]

Bish,Looks like you have a nice plan for the base!

[wbill76]

Jul 6, 2016 16:05:15 GMT -5 bish said:

Am I right in thinking that GWH are part of Lion Roar.

Yep, GWH is the kit-producing brand for Lion Roar.

[sturmbird]

Jul 6, 2016 16:05:15 GMT -5 bish said:

Ye, the Panzer Werfer did carry 10, so a full reload. 30 does sound like a decent amount and I guess they only need the 2 crew, so they could store rockets on the floor.

I have not got any of those GWH kits, but they do look nice and there is a nice selection. I would be happy with more halftracks, there several 251 versions at least I would like to see. Will be nice to see what the 2 come up with.

Am I right in thinking that GWH are part of Lion Roar.

They actually produce an armored supply half track (SWS) that is pretty much the Panzer Werfer without the rocket launcher.
gary

[bish]

Just a short update as its been well over a week now. Things slowed down a bit Firstly, i not received those missing parts from RM. So I turned to plan B. The Eduard set has the metal parts but does not include the wooden blocks that hold the rockets in place. So i used so resin to make the blocks and have used those. But then what do you know, I primed those and the bit from RM turned up on Fri. To their credit, they had been posted on the 2nd July, so I can't blame RM for the delay. So i have now been able to get the inside primed and can start painting, so some pics of that at the soon. But my main focus has been the launcher which was a long slow and tedious process.

But now its all done.



The two tubes on the types right as you look here, which will be bottom left once fitted, have had the locking clamps left off. These will have rockets loaded so the clamps will be added later.




Its had one coat of primer and then some clean up, so its now all ready to paint.

I also got the turret built and that was primed tonight as well. The white rod replaces the kit parts. Its the elevating rod but it was the wrong shape and set in the lowered position. I can trim this to correct length once i determine the angle.



And that's it. But hopefully now i can get some good progress. Got quite a bit of painting done the last couple of days and the chassis weathered, so should have a decent update soon.

[mustang1989]

That's some really nice detail there Bish. Lookin' good buddy.

[Leon]

The launcher looks awesome Bish and nice work on the turret!

[bish]

Thanks guys.

[wbill76]

Well worth the effort to get the detail in place on the tubes Bish. Nice!

[Tojo72]

Again Bish,fantastic detailing.

[bbrowniii]

Looks great Bish. As always, great work.

[flmlm]

Spectacular! love the detail very nice.

Regards
Mike

[bish]

Thanks guys, almost ready to get this closed up now, so some more soon.

[c3p0.]

Looking good so far sir. I got the rebox tamiya version which is exactly the same but tosses in two figures and bang just like that it's a Tamiya. Please post some extra pictures of construction of those micro track links my carpet like so much. Keep up the build I got a papa johns think crust along with a bottle of Diet Coke so I will be here for the play by play. So far I am liking what I see sir.

[bish]

Thanks C3PO. I have scene that kit being built over on FSM. As I think I mentioned, it doesn't suffer from the sink problems my kit has, and I think yours comes with Indy link tracks doesn't it. I managed to get my tracks done and some how I didn't lose a single one.

[bish]

Right, time for a more hefty update. And time to hit the spray booth. Starting with the chassis and running gear, it got a primer coat and the DY.





And then an overall wash of AK wash for DAK vehicles.





And then i was able to get the bogies together.



Then it was the turn of the inside of the hull. For the floor i mixed up a German red primer with Tamiya and the rest got a coat of Xtracolor interior cream.



Then the floor got an raw umber oil wash. I had to be careful i didn't damage the Enamel paint on the side, which i would used Flory washes on.



Now i know what you thinking, why not use Flory on the whole thing. The answer is simple.

Because i am stupid. It just never occurred to me to use Flory on the floor, i usually leave that wash for aircraft but just wanted to avoid a future coat.

So the rest got a wash, the floor, after removing excess wash, got a dry brush for chipping and the wood parts were painted. For the wood, i painted Tamiya red brown and went over it with a sepia ink wash. This matches nicely the wood parts in the photo's and is a tip i found out by accident when i tried to paint my 251/6 leather seats a red leather. That was a bad idea that turned good. I also added the final parts including a few bit of crew equipment.







The final bit to add before i can close up is the rockets. These have been painted and decal added using a set from Peddinghaus which has a nice selection of German rocket markings.



Also got the tracks together.



And painted tamiya NATO black.



And finally the base. A piece of chipboard glued to a bit of MDF to get the thickness i wanted surrounded by my usual balsa wood.



Then stained and varnished. This can now be put to one side until i am ready to add the celluclay.



And thats all for now. I am hoping by the end of the weekend, i can start on painting the outside of the hull.

[Leon]

Great progress Bish! The interior weathering looks awesome.

[Wes]

What an action packed update Bish. Top notch progress buddy.

Gonna go back and read it all again.

[flmlm]

Wow! Outstanding Piece of work!

[wbill76]

You've been busy with this one Bish, interior is looking good!

[bish]

Thanks guys, ye Bill, I have been rather.

[bish]

Had quite a busy wekend so thought i would share it with you. having got the rockets finished, i fitted some inside, along with the long awaited missing parts from RM.





I was then able to get the top on which went on pretty well. I then laid a couple more rockets on the floor once i worked out where the loader would stand.

It seems as though this kit is based on the vehicle at the Samur tank museum. It includes moulded on hooks for holding the hatch open. These are fitted to the Samur vehicle but according to Nuts and Bolts, these are probably a post war addition as there is not sign of these in war time photo's, and i have looked and think they are right.







It was then just down to the last bits of PE on the outside. I used Aber tool clamps as the RM set did not include these. The inside was also filled with tissue to mask off the openings. You can see those hooks have been removed.





Then off to the paint booth. Saturday i gave it a primer coat, then yesterday i got up early before we went out for the day and sprayed the Dark Yellow using Xtracolour enamels. When we came home, i then sprayed the random squiggles of green and red brown which i could do in one sitting as i didn't have to worry about masking.





And the launcher was done as well.



And after leaving it a couple of hours, i gave the whole thing a dry brush using MiG oils.



And yes, i was using enamels, yes i did say a couple of hours and yes it was touch dry. A complete paint job and dry brush in 12 hours, who says using enamels is slow.

And finally, my first pic of the figures. I put the two standing figures together a couple of weeks ago. But i waited until the two hull halves were together before doing the kneeling figure to get his arm position right.



So now i will let the oil dry brush dry for a couple of days before a coat of future and the weathering. In the menatime i can work on the figures and finish and fit the tracks.

[Leon]

WOW, great update Bish! Looking really awesome with the rockets and camo.

[wbill76]

Definitely a productive weekend Bish. Nice work on the camo pattern and fading/blending. And you're spot on about enamels, just have to know the tricks!

[bish]

Thanks guys. I was quite pleased with how it come out. there are a couple of dodgy spots, but those can be dealt with. Now I just have to make sure I don't get to heavy handed with the weathering.

Bill, I have always found Enamels far easier to use than many people seem to suggest. Sure, if I am masking I will leave them 2 days just to be safe. I have been using Xtracolour for close to 30 years now, so I am getting the hang of it.

[dupes]

Man...lot of nice work here Bish!

[bish]

Cheers dupes.

[modsrule1976]

Looking very nice

[Wes]

Great work Bish

Im keen to see the weathering stages unfold.