1/16 Kubelwagen

[drums01]

Hi Everyone,

It has been some time since I posted anything in our forum. Awhile ago I decided to revisit all of the other modeling subjects that I use to build in the past. During that time I have rediscovered my love for modeling (anything and everything). I have even surprised myself by venturing into figure painting and other subjects previously never pursued. With this introduction I am showing one of my latest creations; I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building it.

Feedback requested...

Ben

- Tamiya 1/16 Kubelwagen
- Jeff Shiu's Miniatures figure set
- Base built from layered foam board, milliput, scale scene materials, and yard stuff
- Tamiya, Vallejo, and Testors MM paints
- pastels, sharpie markers, and watercolor pencils
- foil straps and slings
- P.E. buckles, Iron Cross, etc.

[racerbrown]

very well done sir!
thanks for sharing.
duane

[quattro]

Oh My word the detail!

You never did figures before? Really?

Bet the diorama took longer than the centre piece......

I tend to overdo the weathering and mud and muck meself, but this FEELS right, if that makes sense.

Ardennes '44? Late in the conflict whatever I am guessing.

Superb.

[drums01]

Thanks Duane and Quattro....glad you liked it.

And, "YES" it is suppose to depict Northern Italy in late 1944. I started it the second week of February and finished it just last weekend. Taking into consideration the time for research, purchasing numerous product, and the three phase build of the kubel, figures, and diorama base, it took around 160-180 hours of actual build time.

Thanks for looking and thanks again for the kind words....

Ben

[indy]

Really well done, Ben. Wait until the fall then the background will fade into the diorama.

The vehicle, base, and figures are all great to just sit and admire - great work!

Jordan

[drums01]

Sorry for the late response, but thank you Jordan.....

Ben

[SWT500]

That is simply MAGNIFICENT.

[harveythedog2]

Fantastic Ben. Love the WWII German stuff. I don't know if Tamiya still has their build contest but if they do, you need to enter it! You deserve a SUPER SWEET!

[racermagic]

The talent on this board just dosnt stop being AMAZING.

[sandysixtysfan]

Outstanding diorama!

Sandy

[Gary Davis]

Man Ben...your painting technique is killer. Of course....not to leave out ALL the other GREAT techniques that you have to do such an outstanding diorama.

[drums01]

SWT500, harveythedog2, racer magic, Sandy, and Gary=

Thank you very much for the kind words. All totaled it took around four months to purchase, research, and complete. Through this one I dabbled into things to expand my painting pallet such as water color pencils, Sharpie markers, and pastels.

Thanks again everyone for the feedback....

Ben

[bevital]

Great job, outstanding result!