Sd.Kfz.9/1 FAMO

Gold medal

Awarded: Gold

Users' choice

This gallery has 17.44% of the users' votes.

By: Francesco Senatore

Manufacturer(s): Revell - CMK

Modifications: I rebuilt the system of rotation of the crane, the 'frame of the hood and rear stowage box.

After-market parts: Conversion by CMK

Description: The models is painted with Humbrol enamels and acrilycs Tamiya. Washing with oil colors. Weathering with pigments from MIG. Figure (Andrea miniature) is painted with Vallejo colours.

Judge 1
Wow, how good is this! It is nearly perfect in every way from the subtle tonal variation in the paint work to the incredibly well made details you've scratch built. Although the base and figure are not judged they are of an equally high standard. The thing that stands out for me is the very realistic way you've added the stowage, it simply brings the model to life. The only thing I could possibly critique is the overly dusty windscreen, it just seem out of place compared to the subtle weathering on the rest of the vehicle. In summary excellence is the only thing that comes to mind, well done.
Judge 2
Perfect. Can't say to much, what helps. You know already everithing to build a superb model. Even a superb scene. Everything elese is just question of taste. Some little details, as a critique. Red flag is strange in this situation, for me. I would use more dust on the undercarriage, especially on the wheels. More detailed chips around the crane. I would paint two colored (also light) chips. And please replace the saw with a PE part! :) Maximum point! Perfect model and scene!
Judge 3
Lovely scene loads details,the windscreen looks very dusty far more than the rest of the vehicle,I like the chipping & colour tones of the base paint. I'm not sure they had some much equipment stored up the front of the vehicle on the mudguards etc. Love all the tools, engine & labels on the crane. I agree with leaving the flag off as I'm sure they would not leave it crumbled up on the ground (maybe folded on the seat?). Beautiful work For the Dio one comment would be to add some more water to cover the gap of the Panther & the river bed.