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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Antonio Sobral on October 04, 2013, 03:40:23 PM

Title: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 04, 2013, 03:40:23 PM

I'm back :)

After a few weeks of "couch potatoing", is "back to the bench" time.

This time with a German WW2 ficcional theme resulting from the integration of two parts that actually existed:
the Kugelblitz Flakpanzer tower with a Kommandowagen draisine.

The scale is 1/35 and both kits are from Dragon.

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-001.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-002.jpg)


The unused parts:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-003.jpg)


And a very simple base to support it:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-004.jpg)


The construction has been really simple and straightforward:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-005.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-006.jpg)


The only "issue" was making all those tiny little holes on the AA barrels:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-007.jpg)


And to add a more human dimension to the vignette, one figure, also from Dragon, but with a Hornet's head.

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-008.jpg)


And this is how the whole thing is looking right now:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-009.jpg)



I hope you like it!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: finsrin on October 04, 2013, 06:27:10 PM

First I seen/known of either model !
Is a cool kitbash 8)
Thatz super fine work on AA barrels  :)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Weaver on October 04, 2013, 07:22:36 PM

Nice one - looks good. :)

SOOOOOO needs anti-grav pods and a flying stand though.... ;)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Volkodav on October 04, 2013, 08:15:40 PM

I am half expecting a BDF (Bovine Defence Force) theme

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Gingie on October 04, 2013, 09:54:07 PM

Wow, that really looks 'real'. Totally plausible WHIF...just the thing to counter those Typhoon and Thunderbolt rhubarb missions.

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Cliffy B on October 05, 2013, 12:47:45 AM

Very nice and I have to echo Gingie on its plausibility!  What color(s) do you have in mind?

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 05, 2013, 03:52:48 AM

Wow!!!  And here I was, just about to contact you to see if you were ok...you're obviously not...which is good! ;)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 05, 2013, 01:29:03 PM

Quote from: finsrin on October 04, 2013, 06:27:10 PM

Thatz super fine work on AA barrels  :)

Agreed! nice detail! Really a great idea, completely plausible

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: finsrin on October 05, 2013, 02:22:11 PM

Got me contemplating 1/72 possibilities.
What is diameter of Kommandowagen turret ?
Thanks

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 05, 2013, 04:21:41 PM

HI

Thanks for the comments!

Sorry, but no "radically weird stuff" this time! ;)

The color scheme will be the traditional  WW2 German dark yellow, with some olive green patches for camouflage.
Real "normal stuff", this time :)

The kommandowagen turret is smaller that the kugleblitz tower.
It is an octagon in shape and about 5.5cm (~2.2") in diameter In 1/35 scale.

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 08, 2013, 03:56:15 AM

It looks like you're having a lot of fun with this one, Antonio!

I know I'm going to enjoy following your progress!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 08, 2013, 03:02:09 PM

Hi

Thanks for watching!

And now... it's primer time :)


A lovelly mixture of tamiya dark yellow with some deck tan for the vehicle:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-016.jpg)


And some variations of grey and red hull for the base and rails:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-014.jpg)


As for the figure, I am planning to use a colorful "Pea Dot" SS camo. Cute  outfit, right?

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 09, 2013, 09:28:24 AM

Always like your in progress shots.

coming along nicely

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: father ennis on October 09, 2013, 02:41:07 PM

A couple of quick suggestions, because I grew up in a railroad family. The rails used here in the U.S. turn a blackish metallic color. Also for the tops use silver Rub-and-Buff applied with mk1 ffinger followed by graffite or pencil led to darken.  I've used this before and gotten great results. BTW, if I haven't mentioned it before, you have done a great job here and the paring of the two is outstanding. I just wish I had thought of it !!!! 

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 10, 2013, 03:03:30 PM

Hi

Thanks for the comments and suggestions!

I have just finished the base, using some coarse balast and static grass used for railroad modelling (what else? :))
The painting was done with acrylics and oils, and the final track metal finish with rubbed-on graphite powder.

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-015.jpg)


As for the figure, it is almost done, and, as usual, it was a great fun to paint the "pea dot camo". :)

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-013.jpg)


Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 10, 2013, 04:23:44 PM

Looking damn fine!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 11, 2013, 03:54:28 AM

The camo on that figure are a real testament to your incredible skill, Antonio!

Have you considered leaving the barrels off the guns? I kind of like the "U.S. civil war ironclad" look it gives the turret.

Looks great and I think you'll have another prize-winner when all is said & done.

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 13, 2013, 06:52:59 PM

Hi

Thanks for looking!

The painting is pretty much done:

(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-017.jpg)

This time I will keep the barrels on the guns. The turret odd shape has some potential to integrate a more radical  and interesting design,
but I want to keep the "what-if" part of this particular project to be very subtle :)

Now it is time for some weathering!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 13, 2013, 06:56:38 PM

Now gone from wow to super WOW !!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Cliffy B on October 14, 2013, 01:48:40 AM

Oh my!!!  Your painting choices really work well together man!  Can't wait to see it all together  8)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 14, 2013, 08:22:40 AM

That's in the running for one of the tastiest camo schemes yet, Antonio!

You have an artist's touch for sure!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Gingie on October 14, 2013, 08:58:33 PM

This is one of those cam schemes that just looks "right" on a whif!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 16, 2013, 03:31:16 PM

Thank you, guys!


And after a very "light" weathering, this one is also finished.


Please find below the final photos:


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-021.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-022.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-023.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-024.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-025.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-026.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-027.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-028.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-029.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-030.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-031.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-032.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-033.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-034.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-035.jpg)


(http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/AARSOBRAL/Kugelblitz%20Draisine/kug-036.jpg)



Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on October 16, 2013, 03:41:07 PM

Very nice Antonio!  Looks like it was supposed to be built like that with the kugelblitz turret. 

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 16, 2013, 04:21:20 PM

That's a real stunner, Antonio! I especially like the contrast between the camo on the vehicle and that on the soldier.

Outstanding work!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Volkodav on October 16, 2013, 04:23:06 PM

Superb, those pesky Typhoons better watch out

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 16, 2013, 04:25:36 PM

Outstanding!  One could easily imagine this on the outskirts of Berlin in 1945.

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Cliffy B on October 17, 2013, 12:22:26 AM

Out-bleeping-standing man!!!!  Certainly looks the part and should fool a lot of folks  8)

I'm wondering now thought how it would look if camoed like the soldier???  ;)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: apophenia on October 17, 2013, 05:42:17 AM

Wow! That is truly impressive  :)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Buzzbomb on October 17, 2013, 05:51:42 AM

superb.. both Draisine and figure.

And quick :o :o

Terrific work.

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Queeg on October 17, 2013, 08:40:02 AM

Great execution and it looks good enough to be real. Oh, really nice figure painting too !  :icon_beer:

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Old Wombat on October 17, 2013, 11:24:43 PM

Sa-wee-t! 8)

:)

Guy

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Antonio Sobral on October 18, 2013, 03:32:44 PM

Thanks for the nice words!

And don't miss my next project. It will be really explosive :)

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Scooterman on November 28, 2013, 10:54:14 AM

Missed this one.  All I have to say is brilliant indeed!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: Panzerroland on December 05, 2013, 03:01:52 PM

Great!

Title: Re: Kugelblitz Draisine
Post by: finsrin on December 05, 2013, 03:47:17 PM

Had missed the final photos.
Concept, build, finish, figure, diorama, photography --- perfecto in all ways  :-*