Bem Galera, vamos lá, este vai ser meu 2º Modelo e meu 2º GB (Parece que as coisas só andam quando me enfio em GB´s, rs....)
O Kit escolhido foi o Deutsche Afrika Korps 3t AA Vehicle with Flak 38 da MAC Distribution na escala 1/72:
Um pouco da história desse veículo:
The 1920s was the expansion era for the General Motors Company. In 1929, GM acquired the engine producer Adam Opel AG, based in Russelsheim, Germany, and with it, one of the most well regarded manufacturing plants in Europe. In early 1930's, Opel introduced a fast light truck and called it Opel Blitz (lightning) and in 1935 opened the best and most modern truck factory in the world in Brandenburg. Although light in weight, the Blitz design could carry a considerable payload. A proven six-cylinder engine from another GM company, Buick, provided the power. The payload increased in steps from the original 1.75 tonnes (1.93 tons) to 2.5 tonnes (2.76 tons), and finally to the three tonnes (3.31 tons) that the S type could transport cross-country.
The greatest production figures were achieved by the Opel Blitz 3-ton S with 82356 units produced with the 3.6 liter engine from April 1937 to the beginning of August 1944. This dependable, light 3-ton truck enjoyed great popularity among the units. The simple, yet robust Opel design proved itself in the confusion of war and was superior to many specially-designed vehicles. The 3-ton Blitz was superior to many other 3-ton trucks on account of its low ground pressure which was a result of the vehicle's low weight.
Opel supplied the 3-ton to the Wehrmacht with various standard body types. The Blitz was towing vehicle of the FlaK 30 and 38 AA guns. It was also as a platform for these weapons. In Deutsche Afrika Korps there was used a special variant with open driver's cabin. Vehicles of this type also served as alcohol tank trucks (B-Stoffwagen) with V2 rocket batteries. The final models of Opel Blitz featured material saving driver's compartment, whose rear wall was made of wood (Einheitz Fahrerkabine).
In order to provide the fighting troops with supplies such as ammunition, fuel and provisions on the extremely hard terrain at the Eastern Front, standard 3 ton (4 x 2) vehicles had the rear axle removed and were equipped with running gear from the Cardan Lloyd chassis. The tracks originated from the armored tank Pz I. This conversion reduced the carrying capacity to 2 ton. This half-tracked vehicle, which was built from 1942 onwards, was known as the "Maultier" or mule.
By the war's end, Opel factories had churned out over 100,000 Blitz trucks alone for the German war effort. These took many different forms, such as general-purpose trucks, buses, radio trucks, ambulances, gun carrying platforms and even large limousines for high-ranking officers. The Opel Blitz was one of the main workhorses of the German Army during WWII, carrying troops and supplies in all theatres of German operations. It was the standard, medium weight, truck used by the German Army all through WWII.
Technical Specifications
Length: 6105 mm Width: 2265 mm Height: 2850 mm Weight: 5800 kg Maximum weight of trailer: 2000 kg Wheel base: 3600 mm Road clearance: 225 mm Engine:Opel six-cylinder, 3.626 L (221 cu in), 68 hp (51 kW) at 2,800 rpm Bore/stroke: 90/95 mm Compression ratio: 6:1 Gears: Five forward, one reverse Brakes:Hydraulic on all wheels Fuel capacity: 82 L (21.7 US gal) gasoline Fuel consumption: 26 L/100 km (9.0 mpg) on road, 35 L/100 km (6.7 mpg) cross country Road speed: 85 km/h
Uma coisa que eu gostei neste Kit, é que ele vem ainda com PE´s: OBS: Fotos dos PE´s retiradas do site da MAC Distribution (Minha câmera não pega estes detalhes de perto, rs.....)
No manual vem duas versões, no meu caso, escolhi a primeira que é a Divisão Panzer.
Olá Edujamar, eu estive estudando isso, realmente dá para fazer esta adaptação sem muitos problemas. Futuramente vou fazer as adaptações para ambulância, onibus, cozinha e outras variantes do Opel, pois estou gostando dele.
Vamos lá, decidi iniciar pelo chassi, que por sinal achei muito bem detalhado, tirando umas rebarbinhas de leve. Quando estava trabalhando nele, infelizmente quebrei o cano de escape, mas nada como o JET para ajudar a colar. Aqui algumas fotos da Frente que já estou limpando
Mensagens: 695 | Localização: Natal/RN - Brasil | Registrado: 28 June 2001
Fiquei com uma dúvida cruel agora, tem uma peça que no manual diz que é a parte do reboque (pelo menos no manual, mas quando vejo, nada haver, achei muito grosseiro).
Aqui a traseira de um Opel Blitz de uma publicação que estou seguindo como referencia
Aqui um trabalho encontrado na NET, acho que devo somente "afinar" mais a peça e dar umas melhoradas nos detalhes
E aqui para quem quiser fazer um Opel Blitz com a capota:
Mensagens: 695 | Localização: Natal/RN - Brasil | Registrado: 28 June 2001
Acompanhando. Queria te pedir a gentileza de postar fotos dos detalhes da parte da carroceria onde o pé do FLAK é fixado (quando chegar nessa parte ). Abçs.
