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Maschinengewehr 34 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun. The 2 cm autocannon proved to be ineffective against many Allied tanks, and experiments were conducted with a view to replacing it with a 37 mm cannon, but nothing came of this. Prototypes were built with a 50 mm tank gun, but by then the Panzer II had outlived its usefulness as a tank regardless of armament. Greater success was had by replacing the standard 2 cm armor-piercing explosive ammunition with tungsten cored solid ammunition, but due to shortages of tungsten this ammunition was in chronically short supply.Mobility: All production versions of the Panzer II were fitted with a 140 PS, gasoline-fuelled six-cylinder Maybach HL 62 TRM engine and ZF transmissions. Models A, B, and C had a top speed of 40 km/h. Models D and E had a torsion bar suspension and a better transmission, giving a top road speed of 55 km/h but the cross country speed was much lower than previous models, so the Model F reverted to the previous leaf spring type suspension. All versions had a range of 200 km.Crew: The Panzer II had a crew of three men. The driver sat in the forward left hull with the gearbox on the right. The commander sat in a seat in the turret, and was responsible for aiming and firing the cannon and co-axial machine gun, while a loader/radio operator sat on the floor of the tank behind the driver. He had a radio on the left and several 20mm ammunition storage bins. In the Panzer II Ausf D, the driver and radio operator sat side by side at the frontMain variants: Model Production period Number prod. Charac. detail Ausf a1 Late 1935 May 1936 10 First model in productionIdler wheel with rubber Ausf a2 May 1936 February 1937 15 Idler wheel without rubber Ausf a3 May 1936 February 1937 50 Remov. partion betweenfight. comp. and engine Ausf b February March 1937 25 New engineWide tracks Ausf c 1937 1113 New suspension withquarter elliptic springs Ausf A 1938-40 Anti-bullet protection inthe ring turret Ausf B Simplified technologymuch like previous model Ausf C Improved armourCommander cupola Ausf D 1938-41 138 New suspension - fasterNew hull Ausf E Ausf F 1940-43 524 Return to Ausf C suspension Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf.D - Sd.Kfz.121 In 1938, Daimler-Benz developed a "Schnellkampfsvagen" (Fast Fighting Vehicle) for the tank battalions of the newly created four Light Divisions. Although the tank mounted the same turret as the standard PzKpfw II Aust. a to F, the hull and superstructure were completely altered. The driver and radio operator sat side by side at the front and each had a sliding shutter visor in the front superstructure plate.Panzer II Ausf D in Sd.Ah. 115 trailer tractioned by a Faun L900Notice the hull of this version. A new torsion bar suspension with four large Christie-type road-wheels each side was adopted and the hull and superstructure design owed a lot in general layout. to Daimler-Benz's PzKpfw III. A pre-selector Maybach Variorer VG 102128H gearbox was fitted, with seven forward gears and
three reverse; steering was by mechanical clutch and brake. The engine was the Maybach HL 62TRM and could drive the tank at 55 kph; the vehicle could cross a 1.75 metre trench, climb a step of 42 cm and wade up to 85 cm. The tank's length was 4.64 metres, width 2.3 metres and height 2.02 metres. Armour protection was 30 mm on the front and 14.5 mm on the sides. Only about 138 of these light vehicles were built to the original design in 1938-39, and they were designated PzKpfw II Ausf. D and E.A brand new Panzer II Ausf D, newborn from the factory. The latter model had a strengthened suspension, different tracks (lubri-cated as opposed to dry pin) and revised drive sprockets and idler wheels. These Ausf. D/E PzKpfw II weighed 10 tonnes and were a disappointment, especially in terms of cross country performance.Panzer II Ausf D breathing hard on uneven ground.This was his "Achille's Heel" The Panzers II Ausf D were usually transported to the battle front by heavy trucks Faun L900 or Bussing-Nag 900 in his almost maximum loading capacity.Faul L900 carriying Panzers II Ausf D in a Berlin Parade.Germany, 1938.Faun L900 full loaded with two Panzers II Ausf D.Bussig-Nag 900 tank transporter This overload usually generates damage to vehicles and accidents.Faun L900 overturned by overload !!The victim was a Panzer II Ausf D. They did not see much service with the Light Divisions, which received normal PzKpfw I and PzKpfw II Ausf. a to F for their tank batallions, but, instead, were apparently issued to Panzer Regiment 8, part of the independent 4th Panzer Brigade.Panzer II Ausf D with PanzerI Ausf B.Notice the early uniform of the crew. The PzKpfw II Ausf. D and Ausf. E have seen some combat service with the 66th Panzer Abteilung (verlastet), 2nd Leichte Division and 33rd Panzer Abteilung (verlastet). 4th Leichte Division during the campaign in Poland in September 1939.Panzer II Ausf D crossing a Polish road.September, 1939.Panzer II Ausf D leading two Panzers I ,in an icy landscape in Russia.Winter, 1941-42.Variants:Flammpanzer II Flamingo / PzKpfw II(F) - Sd. Kfz. 122 Based on the same suspension as the Ausf. D and Ausf. E tank versions, the Flamm (also known as "Flamingo" used a new turret mounting a single MG34 machine gun, and two remotely controlled flamethrowers mounted in small turrets at each front corner of the vehicle. Each flamethrower could cover the front 180 arc, while the turret traversed 360. The flamethrowers were supplied with 320 litres of fuel and four tanks of compressed nitrogen. The nitrogen tanks were built into armored boxes along each side of the superstructure. Armor was 30 mm to the front and 14.5 mm to the side and rear, although the turret was increased to 20 mm at the sides and rear.Flamingo Flamm Panzer SdKfz 122 - Russia, 1941 Total weight was 12 tonnes and dimensions were increased to a length of 4.9 m and width of 2.4 m although it was a bit shorter at 1.85 m tall. A FuG2 radio was carried. Two
time: the gun is good, but the MG...bleargh!!! A touch of sophistication:MG34 by RBModels...Awesome and cheap!!!The fans are hysterical ....The little girl with metal...Much better!!Ready for painting... First of all, the markings:Primer and shades of gray...With the Faun L900 tank transporter...In close-up...In gloss (Future). ready for decals...Notice the Faun heavy truckPanzerkampfwagen II Ausf D - 3rd Light Division67th Tank BatallionPolish Campaign - September - October 1939Starting the weathering...More weathering...Being transported by FaunTools and headlights... And my little girl is ready, finally: Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf D, from 3rd Light Division, 67th Tank Batallion, fighting in the early days of Polish Campaign. September - October,1939.Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf D - 3rd Light Division67th Tank BatallionPolish Campaign - September - October 1939Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf D with Kojak andRover, the dog.Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf D with Faun L900 D567 tank transporterPanzerkampfwagen II Ausf D with Faun L900 D567 tank transporter3rd Light Division67th Tank BatallionPolish Campaign - September - October 1939Auf Wiedersehen!!
spare wheel, I assure you that I carry ... No doubt !! Value Gear stuff; rollbeds!!Painting the rollbeds... I was almost forgetting: You remember the molding of the bottom of the engine ?? Once the engine painted, here's the final result. I think it was worth the use of acrylic copy because the final results are very good. and I won a brand new engine for my scrap box ...The copy of the engine unpainted ......and after painting. I think it's worth it!!!IMHO!! And the Girl was ready for action: Otter Mark I Light Reconnaissance Car from 11st Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers of 2nd Canadian Infantry Division - Head Quarters Platoon, 2nd. Platoon, in duties at May-Sur-Orne, Normandy, France, in August, 1944.Otter Mark I Light Reconnaissance Car -11st Field Company RCE2nd Canadian Infantry Division - Head Quarters Platoon, 2nd. PlatoonMay-Sur-Orne, Normandy - France, in August, 1944. Otter Mark I LRC with Kojak, and Rover, the dog.M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo 76mm with Otter Mark I LRCin size comparison. The canadian girl is little!!!Two Canadians girls side by side:Chevrolet CMP CT15AA Armored Ambulanceand Otter Mark I Light Reconnaissance CarOtter Mark I Light Reconnaissance Car -11st Field Company RCE2nd Canadian Infantry DivisionHead Quarters Platoon, 2nd. PlatoonMay-Sur-Orne, Normandy - France, in August, 1944.Lads...see you again, soon!!
Kameraden!!! A week ago I received an email from a colleague modeler Ivan Alentijev who reports that a time ago, he stumbled in our mascot on the internet and really liked our adorable Hauptmann design. And how modelers love to transform ideas into real objects, he scratch our mascot in wood, paper and sculpey, turning von Serra into something tangible! Know the work of Ivan Alentijev, our colleague from Serbia, who kindly provided the photos and authorization for publication in our Bunker.Parts of von Serra made of wood (helmet), paper (body)and boiled paper with flower instead of Sculpey (coat)... ...and last but not least, shoes, hands, trousers, and little detailsare all made from some sort of Sculpay.Body and coat...The mascot is growing...Panzerarmee (pink edging) and belt... And the mascot done:A little taciturn, but adorable ... Well done, Ivan Alentijev...I and my daughter (von Serra designer) loved your awesome work. Thanks for sharing your creation!!! Gentlemen!! After I build my Opel bus early in the workshop version, a colleague was so passionate about the project that requested a same bus, for your collection. This commission project will not be a complete repeat of the early model (it will be a late version), but with different cammo, details, markings, equipment and tools. Welcome to my current project: Opel Blitz Bus 3.6-47 model 39 - late type - workshop version.Opel Blitz bus in the desert... I started this girl in late June, before traveling on vacation to meet again my family, who is studying in Salamanca. It's almost done ... but it will only be fully ready in August when I return to Brazil.History: In 1939 Germany was rapidly preparing for global hostilities. The plans of the German command supposed an instantaneous capture of quite large areas of other countries, and therefore special attention was paid to the question of the greatest possible motorization of infantry units. Besides a large number of different types of trucks which were already in the Wehrmacht's inventory, staff buses also began to be taken on charge, whose main task was the conveyance of officers during offensive actions of the army with a likely prospect of minimal resistance by an opposing party in the conflict. The practice of building buses on a truck's chassis had existed for a long time, and therefore the most common types of buses which came into the German's inventory were based on the most widely used trucks. One of the most popular trucks at this time was the well-known Opel Blitz, and on its chassis was designed a standard army bus (at the time the more common term for it was "omnibus").Opel Blitz bus The Ludewig firm which was engaged in designing the bus, was located in Essen and had great experience in the manufacture of civilian multiseat vehicles. The standard chassis of the three ton truck was extended a little bit (up to 4450 mm), and the frame structure was reinforced.Opel Bus chassis The original all-metal body of the new bus was quite elegant in outline, and only the front part where the engine
50% PVA glue and 50% water to strengthen the paper.The glue mixture...with an old soft brush...Applying the mixture to the paper (on both sides) with brush. It rolls and rolls, but when dry, it will craning again ...The paper drying ...Testing the size of future flag on the roof of the vehicle ...Do not let the flag dry on the roof ... It can glue on the bus While the glue in the flag dries, lets prepare a mask tape for the painting of the flag. I used the decal measures as a model ...Making the circle in tape...The glue in the flag dried and with the masking tape in position How I'll use the complete white circle decal, I chose not to paint the center of the flag. I will paint only the red and leave the center transparent (color paper) for not redden or darken the white portion of the decal.Painted in red with the center maskedFlag done... Notice the center transparent...The publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.The decal with white circle and swastika in placeThe publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.After the decal dried, I used matt varnish to seal all work...The publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.Tying the flag on the roof of the bus...Air reconnaissance markingLike the real pic...The publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.The girl is almost ready... And the girl, finally, was ready for action... Opel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late version. Field workshop - Deutsches Afrikakorps, DAK - 15th Panzer Division - May, 1942 - AfricaOpel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late version. Field workshopDeutsches Afrikakorps, DAKOpel Blitz bus - Afrika KorpsThe inspiration...Opel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late - left sideOpel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late - right sideOpel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - lateThe publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.Opel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late and Opel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 -earlyThe publication of any images related to nazism, fascism or any other totalitarian regimes must be understood as the reproduction of historical accuracy and not as apology to these regimes, leaders or symbols.Opel Blitz Bus 3.6 - 47 model W39 - late andOpel Blitz Bus 3.6 -
47 model W39 -earlyOpel Blitz Bus model W39 - late, withKojak and Rover, the dog.Opel Blitz Bus model W39 with Panzer IV Ausf FDeutsches Afrikakorps, DAKAfrica, 1942Opel Blitz Bus model W39 with Panzer IV Ausf FDeutsches Afrikakorps, DAKAfrica, 1942Well, Gentlemen. We finished another project ...Stay with us ... The next kit will be something really rare:Faun L900 tank transporter !!!
Gunny's!!! This time, our character is a vehicle that appeared in late stages of World War II, but with a great punch: the 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M40 (T83). I built this girl in 2006.155mm GMC M40 firing... Korean War.History: During World War II, the need for rapid displacements, stemming from the hard lessons learned by the Allies through the Blitzkrieg, forced the development of a whole philosophy of self-propelled artillery. The Americans were well served in this field with some reliable and sturdy vehicles. It can be mentioned, like the most characteristic of them, the M7 Priest, that carried a 105 mm M1/M2 Howitzer. This GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) was the backbone of the American Self-propelled Artillery. This vehicle was based on the chassis of the M3 Lee tank.M7 Priest SPG 105mmNormandy, 1944. With the development of the conflict, the need for larger caliber guns led to the development of the M12 Gun Motor Carriage, also based on the chassis of the M3 Lee tank, but carrying a larger caliber guns: the M1917, derived from the French WWI rapid-firing gun. The GMC M12 added a greater weight to the American self-propelled artillery.155mm GMC M12 in the snow But as the M12 carried a World War I weapon, the stockpiles of these guns were lowered rapidly, by the intense and necessary use. The US Army has chosen to replace this obsolete weapon with a more modern, longer range and more reliable gun, albeit of a similar caliber: The M1 155mm Long Tom.M1 155mm Long Tom in action The M3 Lee chassis was no longer load-bearing to absorb the weight and energy released by the 155mm Long Tom firing. It was then decided to use a widened and lengthened Medium Tank M4A3 chassis, but with a Continental engine and with HVSS (Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension), which was introduced at the end of the World War II.M4A3E8 "Easy Eight" in action The vehicle coming from these modifications was a natural evolution of the M12, although totally different in its design. Initially designated as the T83 Gun Motor Carrier, its construction began in March 1944, when 5 pilot vehicles were built, with the tests demonstrating the correctness of the concept and design, with a perfect marriage between the gun and the chassis. The T83 was accepted to enter into standardized production in February 1945, and in March 1945 its designation was changed from T83 to M40. A single pilot vehicle was used in the European Theatre in 1945 by 991st Field Artillery Battalion, along with a related 8 inch Howitzer Motor Carriage T89, (later re-designated the M43 Howitzer Motor Carriage), in the capture of Cologne (Zebra Mission).M40 (T83) - The single vehicle used in WWIINotice the cammo (OD with black stipes)Koln, March,-1945.M43 (T89) 8' (203mm) - Heavy Howitzer One lesson of this first battle test was that the open fighting compartment left the gun crews very exposed to enemy fire. General Barnes, commander of the Zebra Mission, suggested that some effort should be put into produced some sort of armour to protect the crews, and
also that secondary machine gun armament be installed. An armoured cab was designed, but it wasnt considered suitable.M40 with armoured roofM40 firing in the Korea War A complete gun section consisted of one M40 GMC and one M4A1 high speed tractor towing an M23 ammunition trailer. Each battery had four gun sections. The M4A1/M23 combo replaced the earlier T30 cargo carrier (see below). A handful of M40s reached the front where they replaced worn-out M12s, but their main combat use came during the Korean War, where both the M40 and M43 proved to be invaluable during the long stalemate on the 38th Parallel. After the Korean War the M40 was withdrawn from front line service in the US Army. After World War II, the M40 was used by the British Army, who designated it 155 mm SP, M40 Cardinal in the tradition of using ecclesiastical names for SP artillery, such as Deacon, Priest, Bishop and Sexton.Variants:The Army planned to use the same T83 chassis for a family of SP artillery:Cargo Carrier T30 - a few built before cancellation in December 1944 to make more chassis available for GMCsT30 cargo carriertractor and ammo carrier based in M40.8 inch Howitzer Motor Carriage M43 - 8 in (203 mm) HMC, standardized August 1945, 48 built.8 inches HMC M43250 mm Mortar Motor Carriage T94 - 10 in (250 mm) MMC, began design Feb. 1945, one prototype completed in 1946250mm MMC T94M40 described: M40 was based on the chassis of the M4A3 with horizontal suspension HVSS. The hull was lengthened to provide a sufficient compartment of combat to accomodate the howitzer of 155 mm. The tank was divided into three parts: the cockpit in front provided with two cupolas of vision on the roof (as well as a trap door of escape on the floor), the engine compartment in the center and the compartment of combat to the back which occupies half of the length of the tank. The M40 had a crew of 8 men which the driver and the copilot who took seat in the cockpit. The remainder was divided between the station of combat and an ammunition carrier. The armament of M40 consisted of an howitzer of 155 mm M1A1 or M2 on M13 mount installed to the back compartment. This weapon had a maximum range of 23 km. M40 embarked 20 projectiles of 155 mm. M40 was equipped with a broad door with back folding back with a slope of loading/access where the 6 gun crewmen can operate at ease, and which facilitated the loading of the ammunition. Like M12, this motorized howitzer was equipped with a broad spade to the back which inserted in the ground prevented the tank from moving back because of the recoil of the weapon at the time this one was used. The engine installed in the middle was Continental R975 C4 gasoline of 9 cylinders developing between 400 and 460 hp to 2400 rpm. M40 could reach on road the 39 km/h and with the 976 L embarked to run approximately 160 km on its own fuel.
the accessories onto the holder and then docking the gun in this cradle, but I reversed the order in this step: Manipulating the gun with so many delicate pieces could generate "accidents". I placed the gun in its cradle, and then I mounted the accessories (lifting wheels, sights, etc.) The suspension is all articulated, arms moving independently in the bogies. Although it can facilitate the detailing in a diorama, the presence of the vinyl tracks usually traces this suspension, forcing it into a strange position. I chose to glue the extreme bogies, leaving only the medium bogie with movement. The vinyl pieces are embedded inside the bogies:Bogies almost ready!!The bogies has casting numbers. Good detailing... Starting the upper hull...The cockpit painted in white (inside...)Starting the combat compartment...My choice: combat compartment in open position.Spade loweredInstalling the rear cover cabling...Cockpit and engine compartment...Cupolas in close...Chassis done. Now, it's painting time!!! My girl was WWII, of course! Zebra Mission!!!Wheels under painting..Olive drab with black stripes: Zebra Mission!!! And the girl was almost done!!! M40 GMC 155mm - 991st Field Artillery Battalion - 3rd Armored Division - Cologne, Germany. 1945.M40 GMC 155mm A major flaw in this kit: The AFV does not provide any 155mm projectile with the vehicle !!! Simply ridiculous !!!No shells!!!Testing the M40 in a simple base...M40 GMC 155mm - 991st Field Artillery Battalion 3rd Armored Division - Cologne, Germany. 1945.See you soon, Gents!!!