"German Field Kitchen scratch build." Topic
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| Midlander65 | 10 Aug 2024 12:23 p.m. PST |
I'm in the process of slowly building up Battalion-sized British and German forces for Normandy with 'O' Group rules. For the German Battalion HQ base I decided to include their iconic field kitchen, 'Die Gulaschkanone'. Although a 15mm scale model is available from QRF, I wasn't happy with the level of detail and sharpness so decided to scratch build my own.
Although small and fiddly, making the model was quite straightforward. It is basically a cuboid of laminated plastic sheet, 10 x 13.5 x 4.6 mm with things stuck on it. Most parts are simple rectangles so it is just a case of cutting them neatly and getting the sides square, vertical and burr-free.
The completed model is small enough to fit inside the diameter of a one pound coin.
I just need to paint a few more officers and a radio operator and make a table and radio set to complete the command group.
I have some more photos and details on my blog. smallitalianwars.blogspot.com |
| BillyNM | 10 Aug 2024 12:55 p.m. PST |
Great work, but I think you now need some cooks, not more officers. |
| Midlander65 | 10 Aug 2024 12:58 p.m. PST |
That's why he looks so grumpy – nobody to cook his lunch :-) |
79thPA  | 10 Aug 2024 2:42 p.m. PST |
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| Disco Joe | 10 Aug 2024 4:34 p.m. PST |
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| 14Bore | 10 Aug 2024 5:35 p.m. PST |
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| Michael May | 10 Aug 2024 8:25 p.m. PST |
I like it! Zeit zum Abendessen! Prost! |
 Artilleryman | 11 Aug 2024 4:02 a.m. PST |
Very clever. An excellent model for battlefield detritus. |
 FlyXwire | 11 Aug 2024 4:16 a.m. PST |
That's amazing! Almost a shame to cover up this custom creation with paint. (Nathan, love the pics with your cat too – I miss mine) |
| JAFD26 | 11 Aug 2024 10:11 a.m. PST |
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| Ryan Rabies | 13 Sep 2024 3:20 p.m. PST |
That's really wicked! Well done, thanks for sharing. |
 deadhead | 14 Sep 2024 1:14 a.m. PST |
I know hat FlyXwire means and I am glad you showed it before painting. I recognise some of the plastic rod moulding that went into that, but the "simple rectangles" are not so easily achieved (and squared off) for something this size. That is a wonderful scratch build. |
| CHRIS DODSON | 27 Sep 2024 10:52 a.m. PST |
Very nice work indeed. Best wishes, Chris |
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