A very crisp morning signals the oncoming fury of the Russian winter. In the second year of "Operation Barbarossa" these Wehrmacht troops are well aware of the suffering it will bring them. This morning, their vehicle broke down and. unable to repair it themselves, await a maintenance team to get them roadworthy. While waiting, keeping warm with a makeshift brazier is high on the priority list and as long as it is there, why not frustuck? The vehicle is the basic Tamiya Hanomag halftrack SdKfz 251/9. already an excellent kit on its own, superdetailed using VP Update set. which has all the parts for refining details; full engine and compartment; ammo for the 75mm gun; ammo cannisters and baskets. Other items from various VP accessory sets, small arms, infantry equipment, etc.. complete the realism of the Hanomag. The structure is the Trophy "Old Russian Barn", built and painted "out of the box", the only detailing being the plastic sheet window shutters and a ceiling from basswood. The scrapbox and parts from VP accessory kits; Fuel Barrels; German Radio Set; Jerry Cans; Wooden Barrels; Ammo Boxes; Food Containers, etc.. came in handy for creating a "busy" appearance to the setting. The figures are stock from VP Ostfront Breakfast and German Infantry/Overcoat WWII. Painting was accomplished using artists oils for the flesh areas and Humbrols for uniforms and equipment.
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