SdKfz 251-B

Awarded: Bronze

By: charles carroll

Manufacturer(s): Modified Dragon-C kit

Modifications: Modifications made with White plastic , copper & brass wire

After-market parts: Fujimi front wheels & tires , Eduard P.E. parts , Preiser figures , Cmk stowage & cammo net .

Description: Model Master and Polly Scale paints and oil wash and pastels used on weathering.

Judge 1: I really like this conversion, the inserted grill looks great. The bonnet sides show scrapping where you removed parts but I guess that is the trade off of keeping the rivet detail, also the seem on the front tyres is quite visible. Good use of etch brackets for the lovely painted tools & camo net. The decals on the rear doors don't look to have settled correctly I like the overall look of the Panzer gray with the dirt wash. nice one
Judge 2: You've made a very good job of this conversion, there are only a little things -mostly to do with the replacement rivets, and the junction of the rear section to the main hull- that could be improved. It's always hard to paint a panzer grey paint scheme in this scale and your's pretty good, the subtle highlights add some nice varition. Although the figures can't be judges they are well done and add some life to the final model, keep up the good work.
Judge 3: A very intersting conversion of a good base kit, perhaps somewhat rough around the edges but generally nicely done. You have made a very respectable job of your Panzer Grey, while perhaps a bit darker than is currently fashionable, it looks quite acceptable. The detail painting is a little mixed, some parts looking a little flat. Weathering is OK, some of the dirt on the hull looks slightly coarse, but the running gear looks rather good.