[REQUEST] Any photos of the Nashorn 88 AT assembled ?

[barbarian]

I'm looking at photos of the glued model.
I've been looking at "live" photos, but the model doesn't seem to look like it at all.
(The hull is really different)

[barbarian]

After a bit of research I think the problem is that the hull is the one of the Hummel.
This is not right. ;(

[Leon]

The chassis was the same as on the Hummel SPG.  Here's a pic of our model:

[Ithoriel]

Nashorn and Hummel are same chassis but different gun


EDIT: Beaten to it by Leon

[barbarian]

Nashorn :




Note the front of the hull, with the slope and the little "bump" on the left.

Hummel :


Note the front.

This is the hull that I have.

I'm modifying the font shield with plasticard, but the hull is too much work, I'll just put some foliage on it.

[Ace of Spades]

Correct indeed; the Nashorn only had a driver compartiment protruding up front whereas the standard Hummel also had room (and hatches) for the radioman. Apparently the first production models of the Hummel had the same driver compartment configuration as the Nashorn. So while a 'Nashorn' hull with a 150mm howitzer Hummel is a possibility, I believe the later Hummel hull with the 88mm gun in a Nashorn configuration was never made. However, I Always love to learn more so if anyone knows more...?

Cheers,
Rob

[barbarian]

Okay, I'm doing it, I'm resculpting the hull. I didn't want to, but I am. Plus the barrel is too short, I'm redoing it.

[Ace of Spades]

Why not make a master and send it to Pendraken; perhaps they're willing to cast it and use it in production?

Cheers,
Rob

[barbarian]

It would be easier to start from a PAK 43. The on in the pack is a flak 36.
I'm doing a "prototype" for my gaming purpose first, I'll see if I do one for Pendraken.

[barbarian]

[Ace of Spades]

Looks super!
I do think the antenna is somewhat thick though... I personally like to use plastic fibres from a handbrush; put them on with some superglue and they'l Always return to their Original form without breaking or staying bent.

Cheers,
Rob

[barbarian]

You're rigth about the antenna, it is a stabbing weapon against the big hands of the players.

I replaced it following your advice. It isn't perfectly straight, and it is white, so I hope, my paint will stick on it.

[Ace of Spades]

Paint usualy sticks well to it. At least on mine it does. Don't know what paint you use; I'm still hooked on the old enamel; then again; I usually start out with black fibres...

Cheers,
Rob

[barbarian]

Was thinking about the markings and add some foliage, but I don't really know.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Why, this is brilliant!