Here is my KG Knittel Puma, coded "028". It's the excellent DML Puma, with the addition of metal RB Models antennas as the kit ones weren't really that robust. I also added metal tool clamp handles, and gave the tyres a good sanding to give them a worn look.
For anyone contemplating any of the DML 234 series kits, but who are put off by the extremely complex looking suspension - don't be. Get stuck in, but take your time and it soon becomes very clear. Don't forget to remove the small "nub" on the end of the suspension arm ball joints, as this will allow you to move the wheels. Otherwise, they'll all be dead straight.
This is the DML Puma. It's pretty much OOTB but I mixed up the wheels with some different patterns from the other 231 series kits, and some resin late war wheels from Tiger Model Design. The crew are by Hobbyfan and Firestorm. I chose them to re-create that "where the ???? are we" moment that any one who has served will empathise with - especially if there's an officer near the map.
It's painted in Tamiya acrylics, with oil based washes and filters. Weathering is with Vallejo acrylics by and large, and some MiG pigments. The decals are a mixture of kit decals and Archer rub-downs. Archer do a nice little selection of German uniform items - waffenfarbe, collar patches, epaulettes etc - and I used these to good effect on the crew figures.
If you are interested in wheeled AFV's, do check out Patrick Keenan's excellent site www.warwheels.net. Wheeled AFV's can be a little neglected in the modelling literature, so if I'm even contemplating a wheeled AFV I check out what's available by way of reference on warwheels. If they haven't got the photo, it usually means it doesn't exist!
