1/48th scale Nashorn conversion to a Hummel.

[centaur567]

I want to convert this Nashorn kit by Bandai to a Hummel. What I need to do this are some scale drawings of the gun and it's mounts. So if anyone has some it would be greatly appreciated. Gary S.

 

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Better call Saul...
I gotta get a emoticon from that.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Better call Saul...
I gotta get a emoticon from that.

 

[Sharkmouth]

I want to convert this Nashorn kit by Bandai to a Hummel. What I need to do this are some scale drawings of the gun and it's mounts. So if anyone has some it would be greatly appreciated. Gary S.

I got you! Keep in mind the shells and shell holders too.

Let's start looking at the changers with the barrel clamp. Let me know where you then want to delve deeper.

Projectile holders on the port side:

Propellant casing holder on the starboard side:

Let's continue where you want to start. Do you have the gun already?

 

[Sharkmouth]

 

[Sharkmouth]

As for the gun, while I have LOTS of information, the plans though are posted above, do you know who already dredged the internet for details and is incorporating them into his kit? @Heavens Eagle!

Click to his 1/16th scale Merit (Trumpeter roots) build:

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Yeah, I believe the Hummel has the 15cm howitzer. (which is huge) The Nashorn had the 88mm anti tank, anti aircraft gun which is a completely different weapon. Different size, different mount, and I am sure the shield around the gun will be different as well.

I do have a bit of photos of those in with the long barrel version, but mainly I was looking for info on the carriages. I have the 1/16th scale Nashorn kit and it is something else with that long barrel sticking out front. Unless you actually have the 15cm s FH18 gun to go with it, you are going to be fighting a steep up hill battle.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Yeah, I believe the Hummel has the 15cm howitzer. (which is huge)

It is...

Unless you actually have the 15cm s FH18 gun to go with it, you are going to be fighting a steep up hill battle.

@centaur567 was able to make the Maverick II bird, this is not as hard once he has the carriage (barrel is easy)...

 

[Sharkmouth]

If things go South, @centaur567, there is always a winter scene with a tarp!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Well, I have videos! This is new to me as I do have a Dragon kit which doesn't really meet my subject preference but it also means that I collected a lot of print material as well (Panzer Tracts, Nuts & Bolts, you get the picture. Video walkarounds aren't really my thing but they might help!

This is why I stumbled across them, I always look for restoration videos and articles to see how the item was fabricated:

Gary, let me know if it is TMI! I don't want to overwhelm you before you start!