1/35 Kubelwagen D.A.K Full Build

[@RB55able]

Bravo. The way a Kűbelwagen Type 82 Afrika Korps vehicle should be finished. The best video I've seen to date regarding finishing the Type 82. Beautiful work.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Ralph! That means a lot, its one of my fave vehicles !

[@RB55able]

@@lpjmodels My grandfather in Stuttgart, Germany had an old Type 166 Schwimmwagen which he found and refurbished shortly after the war. My father told stories of driving it in Lake Constance during the early '50s. I am trying to have one of my surviving uncles in Germany locate some photos of my grandfather's vehicle and find out what ever happened to it as my father passed away a few years ago.

[@lpjmodels]

Oh wow ! There is a huge 166 scene in Germany and Austria, lots of lake trips and it looks awesome. Best of luck !

[@davidcole333]

There's a lot to learn by studying your videos. You're making me a better modeler. Thank you.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou David I'm really stoked by that, I'm glad you find them helpful

[@greg8938]

James - I only found your channel mid last year - it’s become one of my favourites - thanks for the inspiration, useful tips and entertainment mate 👍🏻

[@skipschauer5535]

Good job the desert paint over the gray was a great idea!

[@marcelwildeboer]

You are the reason Why i have purchased a airbrush at 50 years and started to learn painting and attempt to do what you show us, so thank you for that. Keep up making greet models and detailing 👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Marcel that's great to hear, I wish you the best of luck with your airbrushing.

[@gromit3315]

The best modeler ever is Francois Verlinden from Belgium. He had a small model shop in the Antwerp town of Lier, where his dioramas were on display. I literaly spend hours just admiring them. Mr and Mrs Verlinden where both very down to earth people, although he was already famous. It was sad whe he moved to the US to start a new business.

[@homunculous007]

Fantastic airbrushing. For the "glass" cover on the dashboard instruments, try first putting a small drop of clear acrylic in the center of the dial without letting it touch the edges. After letting it dry a little, slowly fill in the rest of the area with the clear until it touches the edge of the dial. It should make for a smoother surface and reduce or eliminate the meniscus forming in the clear paint if applied all at once. For metal surfaces like the rear view mirror, try applying VMS steel metallic pigment (No. 25) to the silver painted area and burnishing it down to a shinny metallic finish. Thanks for a great build and video.

[@lpjmodels]

Good tip thanks

[@Tomeleck]

Excellent job. Thank you. My only suggestion is to glue a bit of plastic mylar into the circle area recess of the your side view mirrors to replicate an actual side view mirror.I use a paper punch to make this for my 1/35 scale vehicles. The punches come in several diameters available at Hobby Lobby and some well stocked Michaels stores.

[@tvela595]

I admire the fact that model makers are willing to add details that the viewer may never see or ones that will end up getting covered later down the line

[@lpjmodels]

Its the modellers curse !

[@jimbajacamper2435]

Wow, that's really nice work, you make it look easy ,

[@sir_bertimus1547]

Thanks so much for the video. I so like the way you are showing the weathering with the AK dust and Earth and the Wilder Aqualines. Yes I am a noob but I learn that from you.

[@ryanchilton2275]

That was a GREAT JOB!!! Thank you for sharing👍🏼

[@declan1278]

All I can say is wow great work

[@PolakInHolland]

You and Plasmo are my favorite modelers to watch on here - you deserve way more subscribers!

[@lpjmodels]

Wow what a compliment thankyou ! I have only really been doing this a year and I'm stoked with the feedback I have got so far.

[@LJV030]

@@lpjmodels Absolutely agree. I am a super beginner and I can follow along really easily even if it's just for construction etc.

[@billy4072]

Tbf doogs models... is good imo. And I don't make models, just look.

[@KeithRobinson-h9t]

This was an amazing build by a very good modeller .wow such attention to detail. And weathering awesome. Thanks James from LPJ models.

[@mikeslattery8715]

Very nicely done 1/35 Kubel wagon!😍😊😁😃

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Mike !

[@ianjackson7515]

Just found your channel this afternoon - As an armour & a/c builder myself, I identify with your use of modulation, washes & weathering techniques for your vehicle models.... A new one to me, was the weathering of the seats on this build, going to be stealing that idea for my current project (Tamiya M3 Scout car). Looking forward to whatever you've got planned next, James. Best from NZ.

[@lpjmodels]

Hi Ian sorry for the slow reply! Good luck on your scout car many thanks!

[@danielwardley4185]

great build! fantastic detail, especially those Jerry cans and steering. not a criticism but with that extra weight in the back I'd have added some negative camber to the wheels.

[@lpjmodels]

I can take a critique Daniel no worries, you're completely right, with the amount of weight there would be a toe out even with the torsion bar suspension. Thanks !

[@beggarman64]

More stunning work....and enjoying the dramatic choice of music, too - very impressive 👍

[@williamsmiley859]

Fantastic work. You're right up there with Uncle Night Shift & Plasmo, in my opinion. Well done 👍

[@lpjmodels]

That's awesome to hear, I look up to Night Shift and Plasmo a lot and Plasmo was the reason I wanted to start sharing my builds many many thanks

[@7979phantom]

Execly what im saying for all thos 3

[@greg8938]

I 100% second that 👍🏻

[@caszelestey]

good show

[@wellardme]

You are definitely one of the top modellers on KZbin: very clear and precise instructions to follow, great camera work. I lost my mojo but got it back because of you!

[@dunhill1]

The results are amazing and inspired me to build my 1/48 Kubelwagen by Tamiya. The finished model is worthy of any judge's table. My only comment is that the shroud on the back of the wagen was used to recirculate the warm air from the engine compartment vent in colder climates. They most certainly would have removed that in Africa and other warmer climates. That is likely not mentioned in the instructions.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Dunhill1 that's the info I needed when building this, I spent a good deal of time googling it to no avail

[@HorDaCZ]

That is not correct. It was added there because of Africa - it is an inlet of fresh air to cool the engine and this piece of metal sheet cover the inlet from dust behind the kubel. So the inlet is just below the folded canvas top. On the model it is covered by equipment and the engine would overheat, so it is not really accurate. The warm air recirculation goes from exhausts. Anyway, really good job!

[@normangruss4426]

Very nice Kübelwagen, the paint work and weathering looks so easy in the video. I know, it`s a hard work to create so nice effects.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Norman ! It's been hard adapting to modelling with a camera in the way I'm glad you like it !

[@richardtodd5418]

Always good to see a professional...amazing work

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Richard ! I'm still a hobbyist really, loads more to learn !

[@andrewwhite6509]

Cracking Job mate. I build 1/6th scale but have learnt some tips and techniques I'll try to add to my models keep doing what your doing. You say and show in an easy way to follow for any modeller.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Andrew, I'm pleased you find the videos helpful ! Thankyou very much, James

[@jostscalemodelling]

Very nice Kübelwagen! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Many thanks for this!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Jost, kind words and a great compliment

[@truthhurts9241]

Well that was rather special. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jeffhoyt5661]

Beautiful work, and I love the music which you selected for the video.

[@johnlockhart1574]

You did a great job, it almost looks real.

[@ITOWords]

I'd be surprised if you're not on 100k+ subscribers within a year. You are producing some fantastic models and I also think your narration and production values are right up there

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks! I would be astonished if I got that large . I appreciate the confidence !

[@Ynffy]

This is gorgeous. My favorite part is the seats. They look amazing.

[@666chew]

Superb paint job. Your attention to detail is meticulous and in the end, so rewarding.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot mate !

[@John-by6jw]

Nice job!! I particularly like the weathering you did on the gas cans.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks John !

[@darrylcarpenter903]

I'm building one of these and will make use of some of your techniques on mine. Thanks for sharing Well done!

[@andygorman858]

Beautiful job on a small kit! Gotta say that is one massive chunk of resin in the back!! Looking forward to seeing the next couple of vids!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Andy, it sure is a hefty piece and the model has a real weight to it now !

[@philRminiatures]

Impressive weathering and splendid model...👍👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Phil !

[@trevorjermy7475]

Some of the best modelling I have ever seen, thanks for sharing.

[@lpjmodels]

Wow thanks Trevor !

[@24848851]

Again you make it look so easy excellent model

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks john !

[@Manu1876]

Im salute you from south Portugal. Thank you Sir for your talent, please send, send more videos. Manu

[@Centurion3D]

I'm doing this right now but with PE, only the paint left to do. You give me ideas! Cannot wait to see your video on the DAK uniform!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Bruno ! I was tempted with the PE but I needed a mojo build. Many thanks and the vid will be in the next few weeks !

[@TheHuscarl101]

Amazing work. From experience I’d say it needs a lot more dust effects. Vehicles in the desert rapidly become one color that covers vehicle equipment and personnel. The dust is the consistency of flour and can sometimes still be there years after the vehicle has been washed and left the desert.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks for the tip Huscarl 101, I find it tricky to let go and go mad so I I try and settle with a happy medium, for now anyway !

[@ianjackson7515]

Agreed - we had red desert grit for months in the gear wells and equipment bays after 'our' Jags came back from Red Flag... 'Sarge' was definitely not a happy bunny ;-) Best from NZ

[@charliep6117]

Epic paintwork, have much to learn, inspirational stuff

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Charlie ! The good (or bad ) thing about modelling is that we are always learning, like guitar theres no end to it! Thanks for watching

[@hungryhank6044]

A very nice model build. It's a real thing of beauty! Take care.

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks Hank, you too !

[@grzegorzmankiewicz3042]

Finally the African front. Well done buddy, excellent work on the model and film. A big thumb up because as one of the few modellers you showed the stages of work, both successful and decided to repeat, and everyone knows how thin the line between perfect workmanship and complete failure is. I am looking forward to the next films. I wish you health and perseverance in these hard times.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Grzegorz, I have made many mistakes and luckily I didn't do too bad with this one. Many thanks for watching !

[@filip.r1843]

You are a really good modeler and very professional vids...you deserve more subs..

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks !

[@paulbryson7021]

I LIKED IT a lot James DaK is,t Always the easesiet of colour shceames but you explained it well a will be looking up more of your painting models as imPainting desert afrika korps just now when I forget a time or just need a rest a like to stop and refule with some coffee and some tips on u tube good luck with all ur other stuff still to come

[@stuartmiller8053]

awesome work with some great teaching points. cheers stu

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Stuart. Glad its helpful !

[@thewhitedeath586]

This is really cool! It's not the normal versions you see.

[@steveyates2091]

Phenomenal ! enjoyed that James

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Steve !

[@steveyates2091]

@@lpjmodels James I would be very interested to see you do a snatch LR from GW2 around 2005 /06 ?

[@robbo1068]

Superb job, James.....such a great job and it's only part one of three.....can't wait to see the others!! There are only a few modelers on KZbin I look forward to seeing their notification that something new is ready for viewing and you are most definitely one of them.....thanks for sharing your talents and will see you soon.

[@lpjmodels]

Robbo thankyou very much, there is a lot of content out there so I'm honoured !

[@daviddunlap770]

Very well done. Simple kit that you turned into amasterpiece

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks David !

[@kungfuwitcher7621]

Absolutely brilliant. The skills you have are out of this world.

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou ! Love your username !

[@palldut2975]

Great build as always. The kübelwagen is my favourite too. I want to build another one now, because of you! lol

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks you should go for it!

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

Your voice and accent remind me of a young Michael Caine, so Im automatically associating you with an authority figure! The model is a classic, but there are a few bothersome moulded on details, like the blob door handles and tiny tie down rings. Tiger Model Designs has these items door knobs and tie downs for various kinds of army vehicles. Thanks for your detailed build, Im 65 and have had this hobby on and off since I was 19 and it helps to see another person build a kit fully. Almost all of us need help with problems we have sometimes built up for a long time. Thanks for making my hobby more enjoyable!

[@lpjmodels]

Hi Cliff ! A young Michael Caine I like that ! I wasnt aware that there were things like extra handles you would get thanks for the heads up. When I come back around to doing a kubel again it will be with the whole shebang so I appreciate that ! Thanks James

[@TonyTorius]

One of my favorite WW2 vehicles, and you did a great job building the VW Typ 82 Kübelwagen. I plan to watch the other videos of your channel and the new ones that will come. :D

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot Tony !

[@sandrabeaumont3111]

God! That's amazing. Wish I could model like that.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Sandra !

[@anthony14rmg]

Fantastic work, cant wait to see parts two and three.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Grant, I'm having a day or two off then getting stuck back in

[@kevintersavige125]

Excellent work my friend! I’m a big fan of Black Dog products

[@kevinpodolanski5147]

Brilliant build,I have this model, but will now buy the extras for it.

[@garylawless3608]

A fantastic build James! I enjoyed watching the process very much. Keep them coming!

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou Gary !

[@stefanschaad2843]

Looks Great James.👍amazing work. I recently bought this kit. Can't wait to build mine.🇨🇦

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Stefan it's a great kit !

[@robertsalanon2909]

Super camouflage !!bravo au résultat ...

[@jeanmi6426]

Very good job ! 👍👏

[@garylangston2818]

Awesome build James I wondered how you get a worn finish on a DAK vehicle thank you for showing us how to.also am going to try your method on my kubelwagen.all the best.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Gary ! Top tips for hairspray, 3-4 light coats, Make sure its dry and dont press to hard when removing it. It might take a little time to get going but once it starts it's easy to do too much. Best of luck!

[@cygnusx10]

Looks amazing. Great work. Particularly like the canvas over the windscreen and spare tyre. The stowage pops as well. Great vid thanks for sharing and new sub.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks for the sub !

[@lesvenus3788]

You’ve got some fabulous skills James and I loved this video. Brilliant

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Mate !

[@simonmoss101]

A fantastic job and enjoyed watching the video 👍

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Simon !

[@chipblock2854]

Great model and the detail was spot on. Maybe you could have added some dirt or grime to the seats.

[@tvela595]

That stowage is insane

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou!

[@m.f.r5141]

The inside could have used a bit more "dusting". The rest of it is just fabulous!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! I might add more when it comes to the dio

[@rrl4245]

Looks great! And nice instructional video & techniques. I'm not sure about the bottom of the Jerry Can (Black Dog's) seen at 24:42. I don't believe they were inset like that on German cans. They were, more or less, that way on US cans (but with no center seam). Thanks

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks ! I had a lot of clean up to do on those black dog Jerry cans, I didn't do my homework on the shape, filling the cavities would have made the cleanup a lot easier ! I'll take note for next time thanks

[@rrl4245]

@@lpjmodels Just a small thing. Don't mean to be a 'rivet counter'. Nicely done, regardless.

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

Nice job on that Kubelwagen 😊 very realistic.

[@lpjmodels]

Many thanks Bengt !

[@sanddragon7]

Fantastic build.

[@peteberry6425]

That was a fantastic build, I'm still in the early stages of learning so that was very helpful to me, thank you!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Pete, it's great to hear my vids help a bit.

[@mickknight7711]

Another great build mate - lots of great details that really brings this one to life.Thanks for sharing

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Mick !

[@SmallSoldier]

Awesome job on the weathering James and those jerry cans we're the bomb! Aww no Tartan blanket... maybe on the next one LOL. Thanks for the channel link at the end, that was a nice touch... well for this guy anyway. KUTGW!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Scott ! I chickened out of the blanket, need more practice first . No problem with the channel share it's good to spread the word !

[@SmallSoldier]

Absolutely were all in this together as a community and should be helping each other out.when we can.😁

[@sloppyjoe400]

I love resin for the detail it provides, but hate the process of just trying to get it cut and cleaned

[@lpjmodels]

It's a pain sometimes. Eduard have the right idea with theirs, it's usually smaller blocks and sprue like connectors. The wheel on this was a Pain!

[@scottrice3549]

thanks for your video it was very helpful i can always us more and more tips on model building. thanks again can't wait for next one

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

Excellent work.

[@nielsferwerda7561]

Wauw, very nice build !!! Lovely music by the way;it Goes very well with the build.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Niels ! I tried to give it a north africa vibe !

[@gerryclark8450]

Brilliant build! Very subtle paint work🇳🇱👍

[@MrJoeGarner]

Great job on the Kubelwagen!

[@56Gumball]

Nicely done! 👍🏼

[@chrisstephen4563]

Brilliant work

[@foreverplastickits138]

Wonderful, the resin add ons make your Kubel so realistic 👍😍

[@lpjmodels]

Thankyou !

[@voodoonights1671]

Lovely model and a terrific finish. Keep it up, I love these.

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot, there will be more !

[@stefanoscaccianoce2812]

great job, with a nice contrast between the colors

[@Jelly-B]

I'm a bit late but great build I've never understood what the crannies are in nooks and crannies and I'm not sure about the nooks either.

[@lpjmodels]

Me neither but don't tell anyone 👀

[@adamstein5773]

Well done! Enjoyed video very much.

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow incredible job mate

[@mihaylovgorode2783]

One of the best! My respect!

[@lpjmodels]

Very kind thankyou !

[@harmbos64]

Wow have to be one like yours great work

[@gilly8459]

Fantastic, my next project me thinks

[@Frakfayt]

Beautiful work...

[@lawrencereid9375]

GREAT JOB! The stowage and overall weathering are EXCELLENT.

[@phicun74]

Excellent job

[@gilbertcordina]

Amazing work as usual....why is it that many modellers do not weather decals? In this model for eg the numberplate is clean

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Gilbert, I dont make it intentional I know what you mean

[@mrcarlo1966]

Awesome work..Thank you for the tips.

[@lpjmodels]

You're welcome mate !

[@MrKersey]

Amazing work, thanks for the presentation!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate you stopping in for the premier as well !

[@simonleach6632]

Looks beautiful my friend! I for one can't wait to see this thing in the finished diorama, I think soft skin vehicles benefit more than armour does from a good diorama!

[@lpjmodels]

Thanks Simon I agree ! A tank can look ok on the shelf but a soft skin needs something extra !