Afrika Korps Vehicles

[MacK]

Greetings,

Today, I'd like to share my Afrika Korps vehicles that I've built over the last few months.

I usually build sci-fi or modern military, so it was a nice change to build historical models. I had fun researching each vehicle, and it allowed me to use a lot of my tan parts, possibly my favorite Lego color.

The first vehicle I built was a Panzer II Ausf C. It was used for mainly for reconnaissance roles.

Panzer II Ausf C - DAK by Tyler, on Flickr

I next built a Stug 3 Ausf F/8, which featured a long barreled gun, and excelled as a tank destroyer.

Stug III Ausf F/8 - DAK by Tyler, on Flickr

For some extra fire power, I built a 10.5 cm leFH 18, which was the standard German light howitzer used during WWII. The legs can be folded inwards to allow a bracket to be attached for towing.

10.5 leFH 18 - DAK by Tyler, on Flickr

Finally, an Opel-Blitz; which was used throughout the war. Using left-over fabric from another one of my Lego projects I was able to make the cloth covering for the cargo hold.

Opel Blitz by Tyler, on Flickr

There are more photos of each model on my Flickr Photostream.

Thanks for looking. I hope you enjoyed!

[grum64]

Very nice indeed, each one is very recognisable. Great job

Edited September 11, 2016 by grum64

[MacK]

Very nice indeed, each one is very recognisable. Great job

Thank you, grum64!

[rodiziorobs]

Wow, these are some stupendous real-world models. I don't usually spend much time looking at military builds, but these are quite good.

[carebear]

Love this!!!

Great Work!!!

Greetings

[MacK]

Wow, these are some stupendous real-world models. I don't usually spend much time looking at military builds, but these are quite good.

Thank you, rodiziorobs. I'm glad you enjoyed them. They were fun to build.

Love this!!!

Great Work!!!

Greetings

Thanks carebear!

Edited September 13, 2016 by MacK

[kage28]

Very nice. Instantly recognizable. How about tackling the Tiger 131?

[Vectormatic]

I absolutely love vehicles like this, one day ill have to make a few Panzers myself

[MacK]

Very nice. Instantly recognizable. How about tackling the Tiger 131?

Thank you, I've certainly thought about doing a Tiger. Perhaps in the future... I'll need some more parts first

I absolutely love vehicles like this, one day ill have to make a few Panzers myself

Thank you, I hope that you do, these models were fun to build!

[Xstarhero]

Its Awesome can be very useful for Lego military video