HobbyBoss 1/35 Pzkpfw II Ausf.J (VK16.01)

[Jan01]

Well here it is, my entry into my first SIG.

A little history:

Panzer II Ausf. J (Pz.Kpfw. IIJ)

Continued development of the reconnaissance tank concept led to the much up-armored Ausf. J, which used the same concept as the Pz.Kpfw. IF of the same period, under the experimental designation VK 1601. Heavier armor was added, bringing protection up to 80 mm on the front and 50 mm to the sides and rear, with 25 mm roof and floor plates, increasing total weight to 18 tonnes. Equipped with the same Maybach HL45P as the Pz.Kpfw. IF, top speed was reduced to 31 km/h. Primary armament was the 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 gun. 22 were produced by MAN between April and December 1942, and seven were issued to the 12th Panzer Division on the Eastern Front.

[Jan01]

My main goal is to do the tank of course, but if I have time I will try to put 1 or 2 figures in.

[Jan01]

A closer look at the infantry that I might add.

[Jan01]

The sprues and color scheme

[Rob]

Nice choice. Good looking figures too

[Jan01]

A little tip for those new to AFV modelling, to ensure everything was in line with the axles I used a metal ruler.

[Jan01]

Work that I have done so far. (It will be another 2 weeks before I can do anymore, due to work commitments)

[Jan01]

Nice choice. Good looking figures too

Thanks Rob, I'm thinking of adding only 1 or 2 figures (depending on time)

[Paul]

Nice Jan, I was thinking of getting this kit myself

[Jan01]

Thanks to a link I have just seen on another Panzer II topic (thanks panzermeister36), I came across this

Panzer II Ausf j
The Ausf J (22 built by MAN early 1943), was an heavily armored version of the Panzer II, which had nothing in common but the name. It was very close to the Panzer I Ausf F, but only twenty-two were built in all. The hull, tracks, engine, were similar to the later, but with a modified turret holding the Rheinmetall 20mm. Both Pzr-IF and Pzr-IIJ were dubbed "little tigers" by the Russians and the Germans. - See more at: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/n ... ZWo8S.dpuf

[Panzermeister36]

Thanks to a link I have just seen on another Panzer II topic (thanks panzermeister36), I came across this

Thanks for thanking me buddy, it's a great site for WWII modelers!

[HamilkarBarkas]

nice work so far!
i consider to get one myself at some point looks like a lovely kit and i always wanted one for years.

[Jan01]

Thanks guy's,

Next update will be in 2 weeks when I get back home

[Jan01]

Hopefully to be back soon, so that I can get on with my SIG build.

All the builds are looking good, hope mine will be as good

[Jan01]

Finally back from the UK, so I've managed to get some building done.

[Jan01]

More work on the model. While waiting fot the tracks to set, I decided to undercoat the turret.
Had a small problem with the first PE on the front left fender, I landed up bending it the wrong way. Soon solved the problem so the rest was done the right way. I did the one set of tracks a couple of weeks ago while home for the weekend, so did the other side today, this was done in half the time as the first. Still have a few more PE parts to do and a few other parts, then its onto painting the model.

[Jan01]

First time with an air brush, and so finally got to start with painting.

[JayCub]

Super build and kit, and you have mastered the airbrush too, im looking forward to more updates.

Tom

[Jan01]

Super build and kit, and you have mastered the airbrush too, im looking forward to more updates.

Tom

Thanks Tom, for the time being I am using aerosol cans. Have 2 cans, so as the pressure dies down on one, I have to change to another. Hopefully soon I will be able to get a compressor.

[Lee]

Looking good Jan - Only a couple of days left dude...

[Jan01]

Thanks Lee, almost done just a couple of things to do.

[Jan01]

Finally finished. Will post into the SIG reveal & gallery tomorrow with more pictures.