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Hammer Six's fabulous Sd.kfz 222...

10/10/2010

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I took these pictures a while back and I am just getting around to finally posting them. On our home page there is a link to Hammer Six's review of the Taowan Sd.kfz 222 German armored car. I haven't really shown you what he did with that model though. If you read his review and that of other folks around the web, you will know that this model had some problems. Hammer Six worked through the various issues and his 222 is a work of art. But don't take my word for it, here's the proof in living color.
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Most of the fit issues were related to the turret and the turret cover frame. Hammer six corrected those issues and then began working on creating a realistic finish. My pictures don't even begin to do the vehicle justice. The weathering is beautiful and unfortunately a lot of the really subtle technique is not visible in my photos. I particularly like his rust spots, they came off looking extremely real. This vehicle would be a museum piece if you just painted it, but Hammer Six's looks like it has been in the field. The weathering is perfect.
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I really like that rusty chain on the bumper, the rusty spring shocks and the rusty exhaust pipes. Sometimes the various rust paints can look a little too red too me, the rust that Hammer Six used look just perfect to me. I would like to know what you used buddy.
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The 222 has always been a favorite of mine. When I was building 1/35th scale models, I believe that I built no less than 3 or 4 off them. I would love to have one like this, but it is a little beyond my price range. It is such a great size for 1:6th. It is too bad that when 21st was still in business that we didn't get one of these along with that Panzer III they kept promising us. I would have been all over that. Well, that's all for tonight. Until next time, have a good one!
8 Comments
Panzercommander (HOH)
10/10/2010 03:05:47 pm

Looks fantastic Hammer!

I can't wait to get your 222 set up with my motorcycles!

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okimbored
10/10/2010 09:34:52 pm

I sure wish these had been announced before I sunk the cost of one into the kit version, that kit will never come out right lol, I think mine will be done about the same time Pointman finishes a certain project he has hehe

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Point Man
10/11/2010 05:58:58 am

And which project would that be buddy? I've got so many unfinished ones, I have lost track. I swear, the first two months I am retired, I am going to model at least six hours a day every day, just to see what I can actually get done. And it will probably take that long to finish whichever project it is you're referring to.

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Point Man
10/11/2010 06:01:24 am

You know Hammer Six, I know how tight your space is, any time you want me to come down there and take some of your totally awesome vehicles off your hands (you know, so you can buy some new ones) I will be happy to oblige. I am always willing to help a friend. I've got your back buddy.

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okimbored
10/11/2010 07:48:52 am

theres been some talk of a certain kit, either a Hetzer or marder kit IIRC thats been on the back burner for some time now lol

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Hammer Six
10/11/2010 09:50:50 am

Point Man..........if I ever get everything put together then I should have more space..............therefore eat your heart out my friend.

"the first two months I am retired, I am going to model at least six hours a day every day, just to see what I can actually get done".

Tried that......didn't work worth a sh$t..............Mrs Hammer had all these things that SHE wanted to do.

In answer to your question 'bout rust. I use two kinds both out of the bottle.
One is "Rust All" which is great for the light or beging rust....the kind that you can never seem to get rid of even if you polish everyday.
Two is Floquil Rust paint which is the heavy rust that you have to live with IE Springs, sturt arms exhaust pipes etc.


Thanks guys for all the nice comments. Ater some work she did turn out now. Wait to we merge it with PC's recon unit for the show.

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Hammer Six
10/11/2010 09:52:54 am

OH ........forgot:

The chain had been vinager soaked in a baggie for about a week.

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