Building a paper Buffel

[joekano]

That is a stunning kit and you did a great job with it.  I'm getting more and more tempted to try this era in 28mm.

[S_P]

That is fantastic, the end result is sure worth the time you put in.

Didn't know the Rhodesians had 2 of them- any idea when they were delivered?

[Marine0846]

Looks very cool when put together.
Thanks for the detailed how to.

[Mac]

Thanks for all the kind comments
The Buffel is finished now and here it is in the bush. Not my best paint job, but it will have to do.

 Here is the Buffel with some Eureka 28mm Rhodesians jogging along side. What do we think of the scale? Too small, too big, or just right?

The Rhodesians got lost and tiered. Here they are taking a ride in the Buffel (I made the seats detachable) and asking directions from some locals

 Here is a shot with a 1:56 Force of Arms Panhard 90.

The verdict. Building this was fun. It is almost a miracle how all the parts fit together. It took about three hours to build. Despite being mostly paper, the kit is very strong.

 I am not sure about the scale against my 28mm soldiers. But the Buffel was a tall vehicle, so as long as it is not next to anything I think this will get some 'table time' in games of Flying Lead as a terrain piece.

[Stepman3]

Super cool!  I don't suppose any figures actually fit in the back?  While it may not fit with reality, I'd be tempted to build the rear seats with the bases folded up (as a lot of vehicles have fold-up chairs)...this might allow you to fit a few bases in the back? 

Eureka miniatures has seated passengers for their Allouette (sp) helicopter...THe Helicoter itself is a PITA to put together due to poor rotor design but the crew is great...

[Elbows]

Judging from the photos on the first page - maybe a tiny bit big..but not that it'd bug me.  I don't imagine all 28mm-1/56 stuff matches perfectly. Great looking kit when finished though.

[Ash]

Great job on the build & painting, rather like the look of that. Shame all my 'bush wars' stuff is 20mm.
Also very nice job on the troopies, they really look the part.

Anyone know where there are any pictures of the Eureka Alouette crew/passengers? Not seen any anywhere...

[LaserCutCard]

Thanks for doing this, Mac. Wow your rhodesian paint scheme is superb and the plastic windows are an excellent touch.

[juergen c. olk]

great job Mac,I put one of your pictures on the Bushwar group cover page.