German army WWII. Tamiya 1/35 20mm Flakvierling 38, Tamiya's Sd.Kfz. 223 Leichter panzerspahwagen (Fu).

Four guns for the price of one. 20mm Flakvierling 38. A box of barrels.

The German 20mm Flakvierling 38, also known as the Quad 20mm Flak 38, was a widely used anti-aircraft gun during World War II. It was developed by the German manufacturer Rheinmetall-Borsig and saw extensive service with the German military and its allies.

Let's investigate what's in the box.

 

Four guns for the price of one.

The Flakvierling 38 was a towed, manually operated, quadruple-barreled anti-aircraft gun.

It featured four 20mm barrels mounted in a rectangular arrangement on a central carriage.

The gun had a high rate of fire, capable of shooting up to 180 rounds per minute per barrel.

It had a maximum effective range of approximately 2,200 meters against aircraft targets.

It suggests a Horch for towing... I can do that.

Three more guns? Yup, I'm making them too.

Paint schemes on the back.

The German 20mm Flakvierling 38, also known as the Quad 20mm Flak 38, was a widely used anti-aircraft gun during World War II. It was developed by the German manufacturer Rheinmetall-Borsig and saw extensive service with the German military and its allies.

and I'm building one... from this point onwards at least.

Putting it all together...

The Flakvierling 38 was highly effective against low-flying aircraft, such as strafing fighter planes or dive bombers.

We all remember 633 squadron...

The Flakvierling 38 played a significant role in Germany's air defense strategy during World War II.

It provided a mobile and effective anti-aircraft capability, deterring enemy aircraft and protecting vital targets. Its high rate of fire and quadruple-barreled configuration increased the chances of hitting the target. However, against high-altitude bombers, it had limited success due to its relatively short range and small caliber.

Very dusty history... My AFV models from way back.

I thought I'd upload these as a reminder of the past times. I took these photos in 2009 when I came to Japan. It was Twenty-five years ago that I made the last of these, which ever that on was. As a result, I barely remember more than the names of many of them. Sometimes, not even that.

A 1/72 leopard I think... Can't remember the maker. Hey, I'm old, what can I say...

A 1/72 Challenger.

I made a few but I never got excited by post WWII tanks. They feel a bit... plain.

I prefer the WWII items. This is an Airfix long barreled Panzer three.

A short-barreled Panzer three. I think this one is the 1/72 Airfix one too. Was it a variation within the same kit?

I think this is the 1/72 Matchbox 'Firefly'.

Fairly sure that this is the Airfix 1/72 Churchill.

I'm fairly sure that this is the Hasegawa 1/72 early Churchill.

Oh, I did it again...

I like the Churchill. Did I mention that? Matchbox did one too.

I know virtually nothing about WWI tanks, but I know that this is one.

And this is the same tank coming back.

An SU85 in 1/72 but I don't remember the supplier. SU85s Are Us I presume.

A Hetzer in 1/72 but I don't remember the supplier of this one either. I do remember that it was very small.

    

Just check out the decals. The black and white in the cross are obviously from different timelines. 

Big-barreled T-34in 1/72, I think.

Guess I sat on the aerial.

And now for Tamiya 1/35 scale.

A medical jeep with stretcher team. I think it was Tamiya. I enjoyed the subject. I think I would like to do it again.

I don't think I did a bad job.

Tamiya  Chi Ha. This one I do know.

I had another go recently. Has my style changed?

A German Marder. Tamiya, Italieri? Who knows, not I.

SAS Jeep. Tamiya SAS jeep. Really good value model.

I'll be doing this again when I get the chance.

Next, I'll be looking back at some aircraft.