Hobby Boss Sd.Kfz. 222

[floki]

Thank you all so much! I can in fact see the finish line on this, still some hurdles to go over, one being a few figures to go with this. 

Started on the weathering, great thing about oils is I can come back to this tomorrow evening with fresh eyes and continue to work the rust colors on the ship.  Doing such a large area has been a challenge 

[Joe Rix]

Been awhile since I tuned into your 222 and I find that you have been doing some flat out incredible work. You have achieved some really stunning results with your painting, detailing and weathering. Really stellar work.

[lyle]

great weathering on the rivets. good looking build, too.

[kyledehart5]

Really excellent work!! The weathering is already looking great.

[handiabled]

Every little addition you make is wonderful. Your weathering and detailing are balanced perfectly throughout this build.

[stikpusher]

Very nice! Are you going to do the early DAK mud camouflage over the Dark Gray?

[floki]

Feb 19, 2024 14:19:19 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Very nice! Are you going to do the early DAK mud camouflage over the Dark Gray?

Nope, just panzer grey straight off the boat with a bit of salt spray weathering and a little dried mud in the wells from Europe

[moparmadness]

I really like weathering with oils too. Very forgiving. She’s looking good man!

[stikpusher]

[deafpanzer]

Feb 20, 2024 1:21:56 GMT -5 floki said:

Feb 19, 2024 14:19:19 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Very nice! Are you going to do the early DAK mud camouflage over the Dark Gray?

Nope, just panzer grey straight off the boat with a bit of salt spray weathering and a little dried mud in the wells from Europe

Spot on! Many early war vehicles arrived North Africa with its original factory paint so the crew had to paint them down there. Everything really looks great!!!

[406 Silverado]

I'm having difficutly putting into words to describe the great modeling work that I'm seeing here Clint. Just superb work throughout and love what you're doing with these oils you're using. I've never used oils but after seeing the results that you and others are getting out of 'em, I'm definitely wanting to give them a try when it comes my turn to build an armor subject.

[floki]

Feb 21, 2024 7:58:26 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I'm having difficutly putting into words to describe the great modeling work that I'm seeing here Clint. Just superb work throughout and love what you're doing with these oils you're using. I've never used oils but after seeing the results that you and others are getting out of 'em, I'm definitely wanting to give them a try when it comes my turn to build an armor subject.

You should really give them a try, you can work them foe hours and one tube can last dozens of models since just a little dab of paint can go a long way

[floki]

Got some more work done

[kyledehart5]

Very tidy!! That looks extremely nice.

[handiabled]

This looks awesome sitting on its wheels finally! You are close to the finish line for sure

[moparmadness]

Yeah you can see the finish line from here. Looking great!

[stikpusher]

Sweet! I love the dust and dirt in the fender undersides!

Do you have crew figures for this?

[floki]

Feb 23, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Sweet! I love the dust and dirt in the fender undersides!

Do you have crew figures for this?

I got two figures I'm going to convert to be holding the guide ropes, I'm not sure if the crews helped with the unloading of their own vehicles since in photos their is a mix of uniforms on the docks

[floki]

Some more work done on the 222. Got the lifting fixture built and right off the lasor engraver the DAK emblem that will be on the back side of ship to make the diorama look a bit more finished

[lyle]

very, very nice, Clint.

[kyledehart5]

Man, that is some incredible work there!! This is going to be outstanding.

[stikpusher]

Oh I now see where this is going and absolutely love it! You might need a couple North African stevedores too...

[TOWGunner]

What a great effect when it's hung in front of the ship side! That looks wonderful!

[keavdog]

Oh wow! I was enjoying your build and weathering - AND THEN YOU HUNG IT IN MID AIR! This is a great dio idea I don't think I've ever seen.

[floki]

Thank you all so much!
Now I seem to have a problem, exactly how to hang this. I was originally going to attach it to the top of the dust cover I will make for it but have been told that I wouldn't be able to take it to a IPMS contest since all dust cover must be removed, even if I make it where all sides can be removed leaving the top in place. So any ideas guys?

[406 Silverado]

Feb 25, 2024 8:59:45 GMT -5 floki said:

Some more work done on the 222. Got the lifting fixture built and right off the lasor engraver the DAK emblem that will be on the back side of ship to make the diorama look a bit more finished

  Good grief man. The good work is just non-stop on this build Clint. That backdrop is perfect for this and that lifting fixture puts it over the top. As for the IPMS contest........I'd have to do some thinkin' on that one.  Some of their rules/ guidelines are a bit confusing and a bit too much at times.....but.....that's a discussion for later I guess. Right now you need help with figuring what you're up against out. I can help out by bumping this one back up top a few times so more folks see it.

[dean48ws]

This is just incredible! From your use of the oils for weathering to the whole being unload idea, just sensational!

[handiabled]

Feb 25, 2024 23:01:00 GMT -5 floki said:

Thank you all so much!
Now I seem to have a problem, exactly how to hang this. I was originally going to attach it to the top of the dust cover I will make for it but have been told that I wouldn't be able to take it to a IPMS contest since all dust cover must be removed, even if I make it where all sides can be removed leaving the top in place. So any ideas guys?

I saw this. Maybe build it to the base or a small section of ship decking?  HTH


www.dnepromodel.com/details/p877256_3946709.aspx

[floki]

Feb 26, 2024 3:31:29 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Feb 25, 2024 23:01:00 GMT -5 floki said:

Thank you all so much!
Now I seem to have a problem, exactly how to hang this. I was originally going to attach it to the top of the dust cover I will make for it but have been told that I wouldn't be able to take it to a IPMS contest since all dust cover must be removed, even if I make it where all sides can be removed leaving the top in place. So any ideas guys?

I saw this. Maybe build it to the base or a small section of ship decking?  HTH


www.dnepromodel.com/details/p877256_3946709.aspx

That's really cool idea, I would probably have to make the base bigger, will keep it in mind thank you

[Leon]

That is looking great! I really what you're doing with this.