1/76 SdKfz 234 APC variant "Gazelle"

[Gunbird]

Hello to all, first post for me, not 100% sure if a wargaming model fits in with a forum such as this but why not, it's a what if with a big grain of salt anyway



The original idea is not from me, but from a fellow wargaming forum member of mine, Rhys, who has an entire army built around 1946 what ifs and his own creations. I've been wanting to copya few for a very long time to supplement my E-25's, so this is number 1 of the lot I'm going to build. Pretty easy to make too.

Kit used is the former Matchbox and now Revell 234/2 Puma.

Well, hope you like it

[Weaver]

Hi Gunbird - welcome to the forum!   

Don't see any reason why a wargames model shouldn't fit in - it's a model, isn't it? Anyway, since it's a Matchbox Puma, you can always stick it on it's baseplate and call it a diorama....

I like the model very much: it's a sort of German version of the Saracen APC really, isn't it? Just a thought - maybe the turret should be offset to the right a bit, to give the driver a bit more space? Just my twopenn'th....

[ysi_maniac]

I like your mod!

BTW: I agree with Weaver in all points.

[B777LR]

That creation was born to be posted here!

[sequoiaranger]

I could use one of these when I battle for groceries on sale at my local supermarket!!  An armored compartment to keep sticky fingers out of MY "basket"--and an intimidating gun to scare away little kids!

A crude example below!

[ysi_maniac]

 

[sotoolslinger]

It absolutely belongs here. This is What If .  What if that bad boy really existed

[Macal]

Hi!

Nice Intro Pal! I like your conversion
Btw. It's in the right place 
Welcome!
Keep it up!

[GTX]

Nice Intro - welcome aboard.

Regards,

Greg

[Sauragnmon]

Hear Hear, that sucker was born to be on this board.  Looks beautifully well done!

I agree on the turret, either offset to the right off the driver, or behind him a little would be your best bet.

Probably wouldn't carry a full squad, but she could do it quite quickly, and the fully enclosed design is good as well.  Improved protection, even if it limits return fire.  Only suggestion I might make would be redesign the back door so it's a twin door design, as the drop hatch would have been harsh, and it's not a horrible step up into the vehicle from the ground.

[Sisko]

I like it!!!

Nice to see some armour what if's among the plethora of aircraft. I really like the design.........like a 40's LAV.

[NARSES2]

That is really nice. Looks like something the Czechs might have done in real life

[Gunbird]

Thank you very much lads, nice to hear you like it.

I've taken the comments to heart and offset the turret to the right so the driver can drive without a piece of steel lodged in his neck. Also added some quick hinges, still need to add a handle to the top of the hull so they can actually open the cover.....

Oh, and the back isn't a fold down door, it is a split door that swings open....I carved a line in it which isn't picked up very well in the picture.

Some improvements:


Working on her 5 sisters now, thinking about adding 2 more...that is if the shop has any left.

[Scooterman]

I'm not an armor fan, but I keep coming back to this and damn it looks soooo right!
Very nice!

Oh and welcome aboard!

[cthulhu77]

Most excellent !  Love the idea, the offset turret really works well.