SdKFZ 140/1

Awarded: Silver

By: Thomas Kelm

Manufacturer(s): UM Modell

Modifications: Some Tools were changed and the Clambs are from Part.

After-market parts: Modelltrans "Hängelaffette", Aber Gun Barrell, some pieces of Part PE Parts. The Kommandant is from Preiser!

Description: Brushed with Tamiya Arcyls, washing with Artists Oils, two pice Rostset, some Pigments.

Judge 1: Good and clean build, with the addition an/or replacement of some usefull detail. Track assembly between the second and third wheel looks a bit innatural, even if this may be a problem coming from the track links partition in the kit Paintwork seems quite well executed, but the overall look of the model lacks some depth around details. Nice rusty effect on the silencer. Overall, a good model
Judge 2: Excellent build and paint job. Application of photo etch is very precise. There just appears to be a small gap between the turret and top hull palte. The tracks need a bit more sag on the top track near the rear. Otherwise, very good paint job for a non-camed vehicle. Excellent application of wash and drybrushing!
Judge 3: The build job you made is very nice. The base color is OK. As you said it's visible that you painted it with brush, so I suggest you using next time some more attenuated paint. The wash is a bit too much for me, and it could be a bit darker. The decals are well applied. The scratches have a strange form, it's visible that you painted them with a brush. Next time try to paint the shape of them. I realy like the exhaust, it looks very cool! The dust on the wheels is good too, but the running surface of the rubber should be clean. Other details are well painted. Overall it's a nice model, and a special subject.