Converting Verlinden Panzer Platformwagen

I'm a two railer, but I did buy a couple of these kits with the same idea;  however, I wanted this specific prototype, and it still is a lot of work, as they were designed to be static models and do not run on 0 ga track [ think Protot 48 ].

 

In my opinion there's a better solution:  Many ex-US Army flats went into European rail service after the World Wars;  do a photo search for SSkm 49 and you'll see what I mean.  You can just add buffers and some details to "domestic" flats.....

 

Best, SZ

I have 2 of these kits used for a diorama.  I  agree with SZ...would be a real pain to try and convert.

-Greg

I was afraid that would be the answer.  Better to confirm my suspicion here rather than plunk down $40 and a whole lot time to confirm it.  The SSkm 49 is an interesting thought, but I was hoping to find or build a flat to haul WWII equipment like Tiger or Panzer tanks. 

 

Any thoughts on what cars or flats might make for a good starting point to build a flat similar to the Panzer Platformwagen?

I've built a few Euro and/or UK freight cars from scratch. I made buffers from tube stock and thumb tack heads. They didn't function but looked right. I made wheel bearings from brass stock and used some static model parts for axle support. Seems a few flat cars would not be tough to build.......not $40 for sure!

1.  In that case I would plunk down the $40 [ I think you can find it for less ] and use it as a pattern to build your own.  I have no idea how you would do the trucks especially w/ hi flanges.  You might have to tinker with the body dimensions [ height ] to get the right look.

2.  Tigers required a six axle flat due to their weight, which was a stretched version.  Just search SSyms for photos, etc.

 

Have fun.

 

SZ

I agree with AMCDave.  Flatcars and fairly easy to make and the photo is fairly detailed.  You could make some.  The trucks might take a bit of work but it should be possible to rig up something realistic.