robertbhenry

The #5 optivisor works a lot better. Now for the next mess. Since things are a little tight in this scale I managed to mess up by getting some super glue stains in unwanted areas. Could I just put a little clear flat over it ( the stains ) or should I dab a little bit of grey paint over them and apply clear flat over the interior ? Thanks in advance for the help. Bob

I sent off for the Transparent green paint. The green tinted clear glass portion of the parts to be painted were moulded in light grey. Is there a preferred color to paint them prior to painting them with the Transparent green? I'm not sure how much of the base color will show through. It may not matter that much on this scale, but I will try my hand with the bigger stuff eventually and it may matter more at that point. By the way, I also figured out that my optivisor #3 lens was not good enough for this scale so I also sent off for the #5 lens. ( Old age I think ) Any input will be appreciated. Thanks, guys. Bob

Yes ,the part in question is the A 32 that's shown in the instructions. I will now see what I can come up with for the green glass color. Meanwhile, back at the Hobby store......

So far things are going ok but I still am puzzled by a few things. This kit is Dragon #7223 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.C On the instrument panel there is a box on the lower right side ( A 32 ) What is it and what color should it be? Also there are two items ( C 26 and C 27 ) that are located on both sides of the interior. What are they and what color should they be? There is a photo etched part ( MA 4 ). I see that it is optional. Does it get added, and where should it go? Or, should it be used in lieu of another part? What color should it be? Thanks again for the help. Bob

So far things are working out ok. I did forget to ask one other question. What color are the gas cans that are located on the exterior of the rear doors supposed to be? Were they ever totally rust covered? Thanks again for the help. Bob

I'll see how this project goes. Who knows? There just might be more armor in my future!!

Concerning the fire extinguisher, the dark green and dark grey, are they Panzer colors or can I use either RLM 71 dark green or RLM 82 dark green? I also have RLM 66 for a dark grey. If I need the Panzer colors I guess I'm taking a trip to the hobby store. I'm guessing that the gas cannister fieldgrau ( green shade is also one of those colors specific to armor. Is there a RLM crossover? I do have RLM 79 for dark yellow but I might be needing the Panzer yellow. Thanks for giving me enough info to get started. I'll wait to hear back before I go to the Hobby store to spend any more $$

I never have done armor before, but I was given a Dragon kit to build. It is a 1/72 sdkfz 251 c. I'm working on the interior and I was wondering what color to paint the cyllander on the rear door. I've seen some photos with it painted red, and others with it painted the main body color. Is it a fire extinguisher? What color is the radio? What is the cyllander looking thing on the left ( port ) side of the dash and what color is it supposed to be? What color are the clutch and brake pedals? I'm guessing main body color with worn metal showing through. Is that correct? It looks like the gear shift lever and the other levers are body color with black knobs and black floor boots. The seat backs show the springs. I guess that the seat frame and springs are body color with the exposed padding being visible. What color should that padding be? What color should the leather seats be? ( black or leather brown ) I have to do some painting this weekend so I need some Divine help!!! I'm not out for a show stopper, I just want to get it pretty close using the TLAR rule ( That looks about right ) You can e-mail me directly at henryfamily1@netzero.net Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom. Bob