Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf. D

Awarded: Gold

By: Aron Tabor

Manufacturer(s): Dragon

Modifications: Home made width-sings. Some stowage from Preiser, Academy, etc. PE ammo belt from Part.

After-market parts: Home made details in the interior.

Description: This a vehicle of the 5. SS Wiking Panzer Division, Poland autumn of 1943. The base dark yellow is a mixture of Gunze and Tamiya acryls. I applied some filters and washes with oils. Scraches are painted with velljo acryls. I used oils and pigments for the rust. The base of the dust is a light layer of a mixture of Gunze and Tamiya acryls. After that I used pigments for the dust.

Judge 1: All around fantastic! Although I am not judging the base or figures, they are really a nice presentation altogether! Excellent use of photography to show before and after painting.
Judge 2: A good build and paint finish. Although the base work can't be judged, it is also very well done and the figures are excellent with a good historical setting to the overall presentation. The subtle streaks of different tones on the vehicle look great, along with the subtle chips and scratches.
Judge 3: Construction is very well done, despite the under construction photos are quite little. It seems that assemblage is very good without gaps or great problem. Base color is well worked with wash and weathering. I would have make some more selective wash (lining) to enhance contrast but could seem also a problem due to photos. I like stowage and details you have added and their coloration, in particular the rusty tracks and front chain. Probably more dust on the lower parts (tracks, wheels etc etc) would have improved the realistic look of your model. Paolo Capitanio