Quick construction builds or OOB (out of the box) builds are an immensely pleasurable activity in this hobby. Whether you are an experienced modeller or just starting out, swiftly creating a miniature replica by way of a simple construction process without any desire to embellish or create any unnecessary distractions, is one I regularly return to. A pure trip down memory lane.
Whilst waiting for scenic supplies for the diorama base, it was time to start work on the towed vehicle. In this case a Flak 36/37. This was taken from the recently released Tamiya/ICM Renault AHN combo kit. As the Sd.Ah 52 trailer wheels had been removed in the image I used a set of 3D resin brake drums from a Sd.Ah56/57 trailer. To replicate the hub and wheel studs I sanded the rear of a pair of outer Sd.Kfz 251 wheels until just the central hub remained. These were then added to the 3D drums and fixed to the trailer axles. Looking at the image the trailer also had a few grab handles that were not present on the kit, so these were made up from copper wire.
Over the last few years, I have started to base more and more projects on period images of vehicles. With such a wealth of online material it is often possible to find multiple images which makes the task of replicating them accurately a real possibility.
After having already built Tamiya's Steyr 1500a out of the box, I decided to build another, only this time I would spend a little more time adding a few additional items, such as CMK's engine kit and an aftermarket PE kit from Eduard.
