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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Rich H on January 03, 2022, 10:57:21 PM

Title: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 03, 2022, 10:57:21 PM
You see that bunker waaaay over there?
Ja
I don't want to
Jawol!
*BANAGA*
*Sad bunker noises*

So during the Spanish civil war they found that the 88 is pretty good at putting 88mm holes in pretty much anything but it was a bit of a heavy sod to move about... so take one heavy half track, in this case an SdKfz 8, throw away all the wood, add a load of armour and an 88mm gun, Flak 18 in this case, and you have a crude but effective mobile 88. AKA 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t, Bunkerflak or Bufla.  They build 10 and they lasted to 1943.  Other models followed using different half tracks.

Printing now...

Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: FreakyFenton on January 04, 2022, 03:44:15 PM
Didn't know this vehicle yet, just the later 8.8 Flak Bus with the larger compartment at the front. Thanks for inspiring some research!  :D

And as ever, cracking model!
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 04, 2022, 10:30:42 PM
Another freaky vehicle.

How many of these are you going to build?
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 04, 2022, 10:44:29 PM
How many are left?

I've got my eye on at least one after I accidentally bought a Rubicon 88. 
It was for this monster but the Flak 18 is far too different so I drew it instead.

Bet you can't guess what it'll be... its obscure even for me....
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 04, 2022, 11:17:29 PM
Prototype printed.  Made some improvements to ease printing but it's not terrible.

Napoleonic officer for scale.
It's huge!
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Shahbahraz on January 07, 2022, 12:03:29 AM
oh i do like that. I have absolutely no use for one, but I want it. :)
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 07, 2022, 08:44:03 AM
How do you think I found myself in this mess lol
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: carlos marighela on January 07, 2022, 11:44:27 AM
I reckon a stand alone Flak 18 would be a popular item. All the current 1/56 models are Flak 36 or 37. Handy for early and pre war gamers.
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 07, 2022, 11:56:39 AM
Interesting.  I'll see what it entails.
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: cromojaro on January 07, 2022, 04:47:38 PM
I love all your 3D models!
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on January 07, 2022, 05:01:40 PM
Thanks  :D
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Shahbahraz on January 07, 2022, 06:16:56 PM
How do you think I found myself in this mess lol

Errrr..  we're wargamers?

I recently had to decant the contents of the old shed, the downstairs cupboard, the family room and dining room as i was having a new shed built. It's approximately 6 years since I moved back to the UK and started collecting again, and there is a ton of stuff in there I don't even remember buying...
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Poiter50 on January 08, 2022, 12:20:15 AM
It's been 6 years already? Time flies. :) :)

Errrr..  we're wargamers?

I recently had to decant the contents of the old shed, the downstairs cupboard, the family room and dining room as i was having a new shed built. It's approximately 6 years since I moved back to the UK and started collecting again, and there is a ton of stuff in there I don't even remember buying...
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Shahbahraz on January 13, 2022, 07:36:18 PM
It's been 6 years already? Time flies. :) :)

yep.. I'm amazed as well. I do miss it, especially the tight community, and my own personal lead mountain, now in John's tender care, but family you know... 
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on May 28, 2022, 09:09:42 AM
Finally posted:
https://www.wargaming3d.com/product/8-8-cm-flak-18-sfl-auf-schwere-zugkraftwagen-12t-bunkerflak/

Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: moiterei_1984 on May 28, 2022, 09:53:57 AM
Any idea why it‘s listed under 1700-1900: Horse & Muskets and 1861-1865: American Civil War Digital STL Files ?
 ;)
Title: Re: 8.8 cm Flak 18 (Sfl.) auf Zugkraftwagen 12t
Post by: Rich H on May 28, 2022, 10:04:58 AM
lol do your own research!  ;D
(Ta - fixed!)