Kampfschlitten

By: Berthold Tacke

Manufacturer(s): Kettenkrad by Academy, Fighting Sled Scratch

Description: Kettenkrad and Kampfschlitten (Fighting sled) were used during the typical russian mud-periods called "Rasputiza", when trucks had no chance to manage the so-called roads... The fighting sled is as typical makeshift solution of the german soldier, who wants to maintain close fire support even under the harshest weather conditions. It is describt by lieutenant Hein. Colours used: Agama acrylics Figures used: Infantrymen Caesar soft plastic, converted; Driver of the Kettenkrad MIG Resin, converted Stowage: Preiser

Judge 1
No in progress photo and not enough photos of the Kettenkrad, so difficult to judge fairly. There are seams on handlebar and the mud looks a little of scale but the whitewash is quite nicely done. (As a diorama it would have scored higher as it is a nice scene).
Judge 2
I really like this one & it shows you don't need big or lots of vechicles to make a good Diorama's. It's great overall, but really can only judge on the AFV also the photogragh is really good,but I can really only use the pics with the vechicle in them( last 2 photo's). Whitewash has no wear or tear on the Kettenkrad A rather large seam mark on handlebars is the most noticable flaws Mud splats on sides are a bit unrealistic as some of the wet mud has over scale grains of sand in it?. The rope towing the sled is far to clean & pale compared the state of everything else in the scene. Hopefully we can add themes or Diorama's to Judge in future month's as Im sure as a dio rather than a model this good work would rate a higher score.
Judge 3
Although the photos are well taken it is hard to get a good view of the kettenkrad. The diorama is well done with great mud and snow but my judging is limited to the kettenkrad and Kampfschlitten. Your model would have scored higher if judged as a diorama. The Kampfschlitten is very well made and convincing, the kettenkrad is also well made but watch out for mold seams. The paint work is smooth and well applied but for a front line winter vehicle I would expect the white wash to show more wear and tear. The mud looks very wet and has good tonal variation but I can see brush strokes in the splashes on the side. I would also expect the tow rope to be much muddier.