Saturday, November 23, 2019

Tamiya 1/48th Sd.Kfz. 222 Armored Car

This is the last vehicle needed for a play test. Wanted something the Boys anti-tank rifle could take out.
The kit went to together quickly with minimal parts. Only wish it came with a crewman for the turret.
Turret rotates and the gun can elevate. The hatch is a brass etched part which comes with the kit.
With 28mm Warlord Games DAK infantry for size/scale comparison.
It'll have the Recce evade rule.
And compared to a Panzer IV.

Attending a game day up at Boeing Museum of Flight tomorrow. Not hosting anything, but hope to get into a couple of games - and check out the museum displays again. Until next time, happy gaming and painting to you all.
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  1. Matt CrumpNovember 23, 2019 at 12:33 AM

    Lovely vehicle Dean I have the Warlord version which is not as finely cast

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 7:11 AM

      Thanks, Matt! Appreciate the nice compliment. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. Vasiliy LevashovNovember 23, 2019 at 1:10 AM

    Congrads, Dean! Another superb work. Why do you prefer 1/48? For my opinion 1/56 more close to 28mm figures than 1/48.

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 7:14 AM

      Thanks, Vasiliy for the nice words and great questions. I started out with 1/50th scale Corgi vehicles and then slowly added a few 1/48th scale (including the cheap Walmart stuff). Also, I like building 1/48th Tamiya kits. :) But, as you say 1/56th is closer to 28mm and what a lot of (most?) gamers prefer. Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. CyrusNovember 23, 2019 at 1:30 AM

    Great work Dean!

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  4. Michael AwdryNovember 23, 2019 at 1:44 AM

    Another splendid addition Dean, this is quite a force you are putting together.

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 7:15 AM

      Thanks, Michael. Yes, enough for a play test. Kind regards, Dean

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  5. Jonathan FreitagNovember 23, 2019 at 3:06 AM

    This model is a real beauty! Have fun at the MoF!

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you much, Jonathan. Yes, heading out within the hour. We get to get in 1 hour before the regular visitors. Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. DougNovember 23, 2019 at 4:02 AM

    I think this is the same model as the ICM one, a really nice one.

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 7:18 AM

      Thanks, Doug. Yes, box says Tamiya, but the instructions and decal sheet also has ICM on it. Plus the plastic for the main model was gray colored and felt slightly different (lighter?) than the usual plastic Tamiya-proper kits are. Good enough in any case. Kindest regards, Dean

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  7. PhilNovember 23, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    Well done, another splendid vehicle Dean!

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  8. AJ (Allan) WrightNovember 23, 2019 at 9:03 AM

    The 222 is a favorite of mine. This one is nicely done. Weathered and highlighted just enough to bring up the realism. Nicely done!

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 4:02 PM

      Thanks, Allan! I like this armored car too. Looks the business and ahead of its time, IMO. Kindest regards, Dean

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  9. timNovember 23, 2019 at 11:45 AM

    Nice job on the recce car, Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 4:02 PM

      Thank you much, Tim. Your recent work was inspirational. Best regards, Dean

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    2. timNovember 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM

      Ha! thanks! I was actually looking at your model and - I've always liked the look of the 222 - so I was thinking of how I might convert it for 40K purposes if I picked one up for myself! I'm sure I saw someone converted a 1/35 model into a giant war buggy for some Space Orks at one point!

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  10. Ray RousellNovember 23, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    That's a great looking model Dean.

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you very much, Ray. A must-have DAK vehicle :) Warm regards, Dean

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  11. KlingulaNovember 23, 2019 at 12:13 PM

    Bravo, Dean! Excellent work 8)

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 4:06 PM

      Thank you so much, Denis! Kind regards, Dean

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  12. Mike VellaNovember 23, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    Nice work! The pic with the 222 and PzIV shows my two favourite WW2 vehicles. Looking forward to seeing them on the table.

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    1. DeanMNovember 23, 2019 at 4:06 PM

      Thank you, Mike! Yes, very iconic AFV's - particularly in this theater. Warm regards, Dean

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  13. Michal DwarfCryptNovember 23, 2019 at 10:19 PM

    Excellent work Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 24, 2019 at 6:56 AM

      Thank you very much, Michal! Best regards, Dean

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  14. caveadsum1471November 24, 2019 at 2:56 AM

    Lovely looking armoured car and works really well with the DAK figures even if they are different scales!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMNovember 24, 2019 at 6:57 AM

      Thanks, Iain. I think it helps that the Warlord figs are on the larger/bulkier side of 28mm. Kind regards, Dean

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  15. Dmitry SvidloNovember 24, 2019 at 6:46 AM

    Nicely looking 222, Dean. Can’t stop admiring the color palette you picked for DAK.

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    1. DeanMNovember 24, 2019 at 6:58 AM

      Thank you very much, Dmitry. I was thinking of adding highlights to the DAK infantry guys, but as they're strictly for gaming - that is for others to handle and play with, I think I'll leave 'em as is. Best regards, Dean

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  16. FourEyedMonsterNovember 24, 2019 at 7:38 AM

    Great kit and great work so far on your DAK army!

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    1. DeanMNovember 24, 2019 at 7:44 AM

      Thank you so much for the visits and kind comments! Best regards, Dean

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  17. Moiterei_1984November 24, 2019 at 12:41 PM

    Very well done Dean! That's probably my all time favourite armoured car (next to the BA-6 probably) and you've done a great job indeed.

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    1. DeanMNovember 24, 2019 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks, Nick! Appreciate your visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean

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  18. KevinNovember 25, 2019 at 7:46 AM

    I don't know why, but armored cars in the desert have a special place in my heart. Watched too many episodes of Rat Patrol when I was younger.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMNovember 25, 2019 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks, Kevin! Yes, Rat Patrol was a stock favorite back in the day; that and Combat! :) Warm regards, Dean

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    2. KevinNovember 25, 2019 at 8:36 PM

      If you remember Combat (and Vic "the man" Morrow) then your an old dude like me;)

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    3. DeanMNovember 25, 2019 at 9:31 PM

      I'm turning 58 next month. :)

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