Captured M8 Greyhound - 20mm

[panzerfaust200]

Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz*
*(a greyhound in wolfs clothing - Thanks Chris  )


The latest recruit to SS-Kampfgruppe Wotan - captured following an ambush on a US recce unit west of Aachen and following a short spell with the maintainance crew, who overpainted its markings and gave it a quick spray of dunklegelb it was pressed into service by the A.A.Abt. who enjoy its speed and the advantage of "appearing" friendly when spotted by Allied units; although judging from the panzerfaust on it's deck - they clearly hold little faith in its main armament!












The kit is the plastic Italieri M8 Greyhound, with parts of an etched brass detailing set by ExtraTECH and a set of resin wheels by Caliber72. I've added lots of my own details from brass rod - which is sturdier than etch on the gaming table! Figures are from the old Foundry 20mm range (driver) and AB (the vehicle commander - with an old Foundry 20mm head) Stowage is from Goffy & SHQ and sculpted to fit.

this was my entry for the Guild's current Group build "captured"
http://www.guildwargamers.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=114





if i'm honest this pic was my inspiration!

rob.   

[postal]

nice

[Westfalia Chris]

Alright - you are JUST forgiven that abominable bable-fu because of the very nice piece! Nice job on the camo. And that stowage is fine, too!

A correct translation would be, btw, "Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz".

[panzerfaust200]

A correct translation would be, btw, "Ein Windhund im Wolfspelz".

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

rob. 

[Westfalia Chris]

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

Well, erm.. yes it was. It went down to "A Greyhound occupied with dressing a Wolf". And the mental image of that ranges from funny to... awkward.

[Arlequín]

 ;)thanks for that.... (i guess being able to speak the language helps, hope my translator machine german wasn't TOO awful?)

Well, erm.. yes it was. It went down to "A Greyhound occupied with dressing a Wolf". And the mental image of that ranges from funny to... awkward.

Excellent model!

I must admit I use babelfish a lot and wonder how long people are laughing for when they read it.

I once read a translated Japanese description of the 88mm as a "wepon capable of disrespecting the enemy with a long length". 

[Darkoath]

Well Jim that translation would either really offend a Japanese business man or he would end up buying you dinner!

[Arcticman]

That is a great piece of work 
Nice to see all the details and love the paint job!

[muppetman]

Now thats using the old gray matter.. this is the sort of stuff that gets me waters flowing.. yes the m8 looks great, yes the paint job looks great, but its the background work that makes this model so fine.. top job well done

i nicked a copy of photo btw. where did you find it???

Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more

[panzerfaust200]

Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0

just for you!

[muppetman]

Have you got any more work you can show us?? i need to see more

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5812.0

just for you!

Very, very nice, i also love to convert stuff.. its nice to see other peeps doing the same.
its amazing what a bit of greenstuff can do

[TadPortly]

Really nice paint job - particularly the SS camo.  The detailing is spot on too.