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You can read Part 1 HERE.
You can read Part 2 HERE.
Well the next stage is complete. I’ve added the engine and added a bunch of pipes and wires as well as a battery frame to add detail to the engine bay. Not much of this is going to be seen but I decided to add as much as I could so that what will be seen lends itself to the overall effect. I couldn’t find much in the way of reference photos for the Sd.Kfz 251 other than one with the engine and front end removed so I’ve based the wiring on that and added a few pipes based on the internals of a few trucks.
I also had to rebuild the bottom of the body to house the new engine so boxed it in and added the bolt heads. I also fixed the steering in the position I want it and filled all the holes. I didn’t get too fussy on the underside as I don’t think any of it is going to be seen on the finished diorama but I figured it was better to do it anyway just to be on the safe side.
So that’s it for Part 3. Next up is to add some Mr. Surfacer to the areas of the engine that will be rusted then get an undercoat on the engine bay and interior so I can fine tune any areas that need tidying up.
It was the whole thing. The WHOLE thing.
Is that because I did it anyway or because I said I didn’t get too fussy and only spent one day doing it ?
“I didn’t get too fussy on the underside as I don’t think any of it is going to be seen on the finished diorama but I figured it was better to do it anyway just to be on the safe side.”
*chokes on coffee*
