Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Beautiful work Neil. Can't fault it.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
With work that good you could leave off an entire wheel and no one would notice!!
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
That looks really excellent Neil. Replacing the chunky kit width indicators and mirror was definitely worth the effort and the addition of the spotlight is the icing on the cake detail-wise IMHO.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Many thanks for the very kind comments, once again.
Finally... the first Series 2 Blitz is finished!!!!
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered BLF
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LR
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RR
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RRTop
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RF
Finally... the first Series 2 Blitz is finished!!!!
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered BLF
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered LR
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RR
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RRTop
Airfix Opel Blitz Series 2 Covered RF
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
It's a stunner Neil. I know how small the finished model is and getting that sort of finish is a real testament to your skills
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Again, thanks for the interest and very kind comments.
The second Series 2 Blitz is now finished (unless I see something in these photos...), pending painting the infantry crew.
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LR
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
The second Series 2 Blitz is now finished (unless I see something in these photos...), pending painting the infantry crew.
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LR
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
All of your carriers are lovely, Neil. Frankly, seeing your work is part of the motivation I've purchased 1/72 vehicles to try myself.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Superb. Incredible detail for 72nd scale.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Absolutely stunning work, thanks for sharing your work its been very educational.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
What a fantastic collection.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Really great work with these little Opels Neil, I'm fast running out of superlatives for these builds!
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Breathtaking small scale modelling skills. The paintwork is particularly noteworthy.
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Those look superb Neil.
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
That is some really fine modeling! Very well done!
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Re: Airfix 1/76 Opel Blitz Troop Carriers
Wow! You are all very kind... Many thanks for the comments.
The passengers are now finished for the open Series 2 Blitz. Again, these came from SHQ: #SS22 'Crew for Hanomag / Trucks etc Seated, x10':
And final photos of the second Series 2 Blitz with passengers installed:
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open BLF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LRTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
The passengers are now finished for the open Series 2 Blitz. Again, these came from SHQ: #SS22 'Crew for Hanomag / Trucks etc Seated, x10':
And final photos of the second Series 2 Blitz with passengers installed:
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open BLF
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LFTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open LRTop
Airfix Opel Blitz, Series 2, Open RRTop
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