Aloha gents
Here my second scratchbuildingproject. Work is still in progress but please critisize the work this far...









greetz Frank :-)

Nice work buddy.

I seem to remember a long time ago I had the same idea....although it ws just leaving the flak on the bed. Not as much work as you did. Some guys said it was gonna be heavy or impossible. Or there was nothing like that.

Excellent conversion Frank. Not much to criticise at this stage. Love these more unusual vehicles. What theatre are you planning for this?
Will be looking out for more updates. Nice one ... and welcome to the site!!

Thanks gents,

I'll designate it to a Luftwaffe-unit, probably Flak-Regiment 103 - 2. FlaK-Korps - Fliegerhorst Venlo, 1940

according to...

Opel Blitz FlaKwagen-38, modell 1940
"The Opel FlaK-38/40 conversion was especially produced to carry a 20mm Flak-38 and was outfitted with a widened rearpart on a strengthened chassis, to produce cargospace for 20mm cartridgecasings, equipment for cleaning and repair, crewmen riflestorage and personal equipment.
In 1940, the Flakwagen was taken in use by the Luftwaffe and 5 of these conversions saw action. Three were taken out during battle, defending the Luftwaffe airfield near Venlo in August 1940.

greetz Frank

Hi Frank, looks good!

Where did you get your research photos for this?

Is it based on scale line drawings?

Keep up the good work!

Cheers, Michael

Hello there,

Here a small update on the Flakwagen.
In a few days my work wil be focussed on the small errors. At this moment I'm working on the engine compartement.
































As you all can see, there is a lot to do before primer comes in...
Any hints or tips are welcome ! Thanks for looking

greetz Frank

Hi Frank!
Really nice work there!
Can you please tell me who makes the figure manning the flak gun?

Thanks,
Harry

Hi Harry,



greetz

Really stunning work. Congrats Frank
We would be very grateful if you could provide us (if they're available) with some plans, dimensions etc from your project

Aloha collegue modellers,

Here a short update on my Opel paintjob, first layer. [wip]











As you can see, there a quite some spots which need build-phase-attention. All little edges will be 'ectomized' and some spots filled with putty, followed by a Vallejo-intervention.
Some details will be added due to indifferences in own work. A leadfoil-towel will be added lying on the corner above the right gasmask-tube. Several personal items such as Fernglas, probably a K98, ammocasings, toolbox...




Then I need to do some further adjustments to the Dragon Flak feetcompartiment, because the Tristar-fellow seems a little too small for this FlaK. Or I'll undertake a translation of the feetcompartiment, or I leave the FlaKchair free...With this in mind, the scenario seems to be unclear...

Hints and tips are allways appreciated

greetz Frank

Aloha gents,

Here some shots of the first chippinglayer. Still waiting for some info about the engine compartement, but finally I'm making progress. This project is taking too long...With this in mind, it's nice to know that there is still a lot to be done...









Many greetz
Frank

Very nice...