Afrikakorps

razorboy · #1 (**permalink**) February 12th, 2008, 10:09 PM

I am currently attempting to build a 1/35th scale Opel Blitz Gun-Truck sporting a 20mm flak38 on the bed. I had originally thought that I would decal this vehicle as one from the 15th or 21st Panzer Divisions but now am unsure.
Can any of you advise me of another unit posessing the 20mm flak38 (which I believe was quite common) that would be worthy of depicting in this upcomning diorama? Infantry, Luftwaffe or Kriegsmarine is fine as long as they had both the OpelBlitz and the flak38 in their aresenal. Comments, Suggestions, FU's or whatevers are welcomed and encouraged.

Thanks,
razorboy

Der flammenwerfer.....

lufttiger · #2 (**permalink**) February 13th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Sorry buddy, i'm no help yet, but i will check my books for ya!

razorboy · #3 (**permalink**) February 15th, 2008, 07:12 AM

Gone with the 15th Pz.Div. markings...I think that'll work.

Thanks LT,
razorboy

dgfred · #4 (**permalink**) March 17th, 2008, 11:40 AM

That should be fine. What about the 90th Light? Did they have that weapon
available?

razorboy · #5 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dgfred

That should be fine. What about the 90th Light? Did they have that weapon
available?

I'm not sure but I don't see why not. Being a field modifiation I'm sure they had at least one hanging around somewhere!

krieg · #6 (**permalink**) May 1st, 2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razorboy

I am currently attempting to build a 1/35th scale Opel Blitz Gun-Truck sporting a 20mm flak38 on the bed. I had originally thought that I would decal this vehicle as one from the 15th or 21st Panzer Divisions but now am unsure.
Can any of you advise me of another unit posessing the 20mm flak38 (which I believe was quite common) that would be worthy of depicting in this upcomning diorama? Infantry, Luftwaffe or Kriegsmarine is fine as long as they had both the OpelBlitz and the flak38 in their aresenal. Comments, Suggestions, FU's or whatevers are welcomed and encouraged.

Thanks,
razorboy

Der flammenwerfer.....

the model turned out realy nice well done
cheers krieg

Horch · #7 (**permalink**) June 16th, 2008, 04:25 PM

I guess this is the right thread.

Geek44 · #8 (**permalink**) June 19th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Great pic...damn those pith helmets look stupid.

Horch · #9 (**permalink**) June 20th, 2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek44

Great pic...damn those pith helmets look stupid.

I'd bet they felt better than a steel pot. But your right....

Geek44 · #10 (**permalink**) June 21st, 2008, 12:13 AM

Yeah you're right. In fact any head wear sucks when it's that hot. I always wondered how those poor souls sat inside a tank in heat like that. In summer here, even sitting in a car is a weight-loss proposition.