Faust Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Everybody’s got to start somewhere; that’s just a fact of life. For the German Army of WWII, the most basic frontline tank used in great numbers was the Panzer II. Far from the complex and fire-breathing tanks of the Heer’s later years, the “little training tank that could” nonetheless was an important vehicle in Germany’s early-war arsenal. For me, the Panzer II was my start, as well, into building armour kits for real. Now, I don’t bother with all the fancy photoetch and stuff; I just want to have fun and make some neat tanks! For this, the 1/76 Matchbox tanks are perfect. They’re small, simple, but well-detailed and they go together with a minimum of fuss. Check out my beginning below, and see what you think of my efforts on this old-school armoured featherweight. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks to Matchbox, now I’m hooked on 1/76 armour! https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/ships-and-tanks/176-matchbox-panzer-ii-ausf-f/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I built a bunch of these that I bought in a hobby shop in Waukegan Illinois while I was going to A School. Really neat, but I lost track of them years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Very nice, very clean build! I don't think I've ever built any Matchbox armor. Little Hasegawas and Airfixes, but I don't think any Matchboxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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