Horch + Flak38 1/35

[BarleyBop]

Hmm, interesting, a couple of Horch in my future as well. Don't know that I'd have the ability to make corrections, but I'll watch out. I have the ICM kit in my stash.

 

[OldManModeler]

Regarding the rear doors, I personally find it hard to believe that Tamiya would be that far off. But it could be. Doubtful. but maybe.

Please carry on with your build, @Mkowadlo.

Don't let the purists get you down. 99.9% won't know, or care, about the rear door shape or front fender shape.

Be well. Model on.

Eric

 

[Mkowadlo]

It's probably too late now but the Tamiya back end is completely wrong. The rear doors are not angled. They mistook side doors stowed over the back for the actual boot doors. There used to be a AM replacement set for that issue. Have a look at the ICM 108 which is more accurate here.
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Also the Tamiya and ICM both have dimensional errors with the the front fenders being too flared towards the front, where in actuality the fender is more circular in shape. Very difficult to rectify this error as it requires major geometrical rearrangement of the front end.
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Have look at this KMN thread for more info.
Horch 108 Type 40 in 1/35 from ICM
best regards
John W

Thank You for this info. I never planned to change basic kit parts specially back Doors - I know they are incorrect.
Honestly most of the people dont know doors are wrong.

 

[Mkowadlo]

Weathering #1

 

[Mkowadlo]

Weathering #2

 

[John Waller]

Regarding the rear doors, I personally find it hard to believe that Tamiya would be that far off. But it could be. Doubtful. but maybe.

Please carry on with your build, @Mkowadlo.

Don't let the purists get you down. 99.9% won't know, or care, about the rear door shape or front fender shape.

Be well. Model on.

Eric

I was in no way suggesting he should do anything other than what he wished with the build. I was just providing the information, which can be used or not. That "99.9%" won't know is not any reason to ignore or supress facts.
Horch 108 page at Fahrzeug der Wehrmacht.

ICM Back end

 

[BarleyBop]

providing the information

We loves information, especially pictures!

You will notice in the what's new in my stash thread, that I am gathering information in the form of books on German softskin vehicles... do you happen to know if the Luftwaffe ever had any of their VW typ 825 pickups in North Africa?

 

[OldManModeler]

I was in no way suggesting he should do anything other than what he wished with the build. I was just providing the information, which can be used or not. That "99.9%" won't know is not any reason to ignore or supress facts.
Horch 108 page at Fahrzeug der Wehrmacht.
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I appreciate that, John. I just don't want to discourage model builders.

Your post about the doors is appreciated.

Timing is key.

I respect the purists, and the rest of those who are not. The bottom line is; To keep modeling.

Be well. Model on.

Eric

 

[Mkowadlo]

I was in no way suggesting he should do anything other than what he wished with the build. I was just providing the information, which can be used or not. That "99.9%" won't know is not any reason to ignore or supress facts.
Horch 108 page at Fahrzeug der Wehrmacht.
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It is ok. You give all important info and photography! It is good!