SdKfz 234/2 Puma LSSAH

Awarded: Silver

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By: Thomas Kelm

Manufacturer(s): Italerie& Rhoden

Modifications: I have Kitbashed Roden with Italerie. Some Part Part PE things, turned Metalbarell from Shatton, Wheels and Tools from Atak, some Wire and Plasticstripes.

After-market parts: Part PE Rests, Schatton Barell, Atak Wheels and Tools, Decals from Dragon, Italerie.

Description: The Puma was brushed with Tamiya Arcyls, washed with Mig Washes, filtered with Sin Industries Filters, scratches with Vallejo and Oil colors. Dust are Mig Pigments.

Judge 1: Construction: very good, we can see a good exemple of kitbashing and aftermaret utilization. Beyond the unique WIP photo probably to faar to appreciate all details, it seems that no particolar problem thare is in building. Coloration: a little dark color. Probably I have used a more diluited paint, making more thiny coat for do not cover the little details of this kit. Good use of the decals, although the german crosses could better refined in white area. Weathering: I think it is too flat, the selective wash is made only in some parts and, probably, more dark would be better. Dust is good, perhaps I would add some more in the lower parts of the vehicle. I like the scratsches work, fine. Conclusion: a beautiful models, good building and well finished
Judge 2: Very nice build job, good work with the upgrade sets! We don't have to comment the base, but pay more attention on placing the vehicle on the ground, because it seem's like some of the wheels are flying! Colors are good as well, only the yellow could be a bit lighter. Little details are well painted, decals are OK. Washes are nice, chips as well, but they are a bit overscale here and there. Running rusty effects are also good, some are a bit overscale. Pay more attention on these, the most are well painted, but in some cases they're too much. Anyway it still seem's to be a clean vehicle, but it's not a problem, it look's good! Some rainmarks, and some dusty effects could be also useful! Dust and dirt on the undercarriage looks good! So it's a very nice model! There is still space to improve your paint skills, and you have very good base for that!
Judge 3: This is a very well built model and you have made good use of the PE set. The paint work is very well applied, considering it’s brush painted, but could be further enhanced with some fading and discolouration etc. I know that some of the detail on the Roden kits is a bit soft but the pin wash is a little clumsy in places and it could be darker to better define the details and add some more depth. I like the weathering on the wheel but they look odd almost as if they come from a different vehicle as the mud/dust etc. doesn't carry over to the rest of the model. The multi coloured chips look fantastic but be careful as due to their very nature they can get overscale in most cases less is best. The same can be said for the running rust, less is best, one or 2 well placed streaks is usually enough to convey effect. The figures are nicely done and add some life to the scene and I like the base too, well done.