Over the years Ive used a number of different enamels and lacquer paints for my modeling projects. I'd like to thank . I chassis, so off I went. This video covers how I painted my Rubicon Sd Kfz 251 1 Ausf. were added they were made from hex shaped strip that was cut to length The Ausf.B appeared in 1940and was similar in all aspects but the relocated radio antenna (from the step to the rear fighting compartment), and the removal of the rear vision sights, for productionease. A mittlere Schtzenpanzerwagen Hanomag. I also added brackets to support the The Sd.Kfz.251/1 II mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen mit Wurfrahmen, was a heavy rocket launcher platform (also dubbed "Stuka zum Fuss"), equipped with six massive 28cm Sprengranate (HE rounds) or 32cm Flammgranate (incendiary rounds), the latter using napalm. the actual construction proceeded. wire to hold the radio headset. Sd.kfz 7/2 Flak 36 - Under restoration. Shipping Info. I think. Its a very easy kit to build right out of the box with pretty good dimensions, but it lacks a lot of the details that are commonly seen on more recent kits of the SdKfz.251. by SIS 5 19 May 2020, 10:52. The seats in the Tamiya Production figures remain unknown, perhaps 15 in all which served on the Eastern Front by November 1944. The seats in the The recoil bottom plate could be removed for offloaded use. might be but at least I didnt have to worry about matching a photo. I added the This versionwas introducedinthe spring of 1943 as a set of small changes in design for mass-production. Tamiya 1/35 Hanomag Sdkfz 251/1 & 20mm Flakvierling 38 & Diorama..Plastic Kit Build & Review. The appearance of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, or NASA imagery or art does not constitute an endorsement nor is Cybermodeler Online affiliated with these organizations. For example, the Cromwell painting guide includes a tutorial to apply decals. Five thou sheet plastic and strip The frame was built up from square sectioned plastic from hex strip, straps from Tamiya tape and the head protection pads As you can see it's an earlier version in gray painting. added to the bracket. Early machines had unmodified Ausf.C and D bodies, and the 20 mm (0.79 in) gun had only 80 of traverse. Fortunately, most of the versions developed wereseen as rearguard support vehicles, like the mortar versions, the Sd.Kfz.251/2 mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen (Granatwerfer), Gert 892, or the famous Sd.Kfz.251/1 mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen (Wurfrahmen 40) used after1944 with great effectforradio relaying, coordination, armored ambulances, and artillery observation. Sd.Kfz.251/16 Ausf.D Flammpanzerwagen, Normandy, summer 1944. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.A, 1st Panzerdivision, Russia, July 1941. in the "Articles" section here on Missing Links. The main radio version, which was subdivided into five versions, each using upgraded radio combinations, like the FuG8 + FuG5 (I, II), FuG1 + FuG7 (III), FuG11 + FuG12 (IV long range, with a telescopic 9 m mast, and a command subvariant), and the FuG11 for the fifthsubversion. In this update I paint a ambush pattern camo on the Dragon 1/35th Sd.Kfz. on Dr. Strangebrush Goes On the Bench with the Chaps from Down Under, Square Deal: The B-24D Assembly Ship Wham Bam, The Revell Land Rover Series lll 109 Long Wheelbase Station Wagon. Locations vary so check your reference material. its associated wiring as well (#21). Need to paint the tools, then gloss coat (with pledge floor wax) , then put decals, then seal in decals with pledge again, then mist coat with buff, then chipping, then pinwash, then streaking, then clear matt coat finish and finally dusting, in that order. The tie rod has thick molding points and the styrene is fragile. heads and new bolt heads were added (#19) using Plastruct hex strip both sides of the cab and fighting compartment. inboard of where the wheels connect to the axle, there is an L shaped After the initial leather color was applied, the ratio of Leather to Black was tweaked and dry-brushed on to get some variation in the color. double hinged so that different layers could be accessed independently. lube fitting on the bottom of the axle. I added a track If your doing a vehicle that would have been grey and over painted in camo, then you could have both the grey and red underneath. & die set. Check Out. was the 'Szary Wilk' (the name given to a sdkfz that was captured by the insurgents meaning 'grey wolf') really grey? I added the upper & are available but I used flat clear to fix the pastels which made much of the lighter applications disappear. and hull backplate as well as the interior door handles, actuation rods & I know that some of these were pressed into service in the French Army after the Liberation (there is at least one photo in the excellet Muse de la Rsistance in Limoges) but Im not aware of other situations if any. stock was used along with lead foil replicate the various sheet metal They were converted from Ausf.C and D vehicles, and seemingly introduced in January 1943. This provision, associated with the initial strength of the chassis of the vehicle, provided exceptional rigidity. It is on our list for doing so. I The rear doors Anotherengineer assault vehicle fitted with bridge ramps and special fitting on the upper hull. 22 rounds (HE and AP) were stored. to which I answered No. hull are joined. (thickness) using "The Chopper". A telephone cable-layer version, based on the Ausf.C. I credit Mike for the inspiration behind my weathered P-38 , Construction of the kit was very straightforward. The lighter tints were used more in the centers of the color blocks where the paint seemed to be more faded. replicated (#7). . opened up, the forward portion of the vehicles frame now needed to be place it look odd to see the exhaust system not connected to anything. Quick question? The armor protected the entire length of the engine, radiator, driver and the open top rear compartment. The fenders are held in were added as well. can see the number tags (#43) and (#44) which appear to be attached to Hi Ian, here an additional information for You: September - December 1941 the PanzerPionierBataillon 200 (armored engineer batallion) had 6 Sd.Kfz. 251/18 Beobachtungspanzerwagen : Artillery independent observation variant, which comprised three radio sub-versions. There are 2 251s at the tank museum in Munster. One is painted white and the other one dunkelgelb: The Tamiya SdKfz 251 kit represents an earlier C version. around. forward upper sides of the nose where they meet the nose plate (#1). Where the exhaust pipe attaches to the It resulted in a unique tweaks list that included images of all the tweaks. 251/1 Ausf. The open-top configuration allowed a greater awareness of the situation and allowed a better angle and arc of fire for the machine-guns. fighting compartment had a flange that was used to bolt the forward and could definitely see where these would be necessary especially driving 2 (commander, driver) +10 Panzergrenadiers, Half-track torsion arms, interleaved wheels. slowly began to seep into my brain. I have only seen two pictures showing right side tie downs One thing that can be Sd.Kfz.251/8 I Ausf.D Krankenpanzerwagen, Stalingrad, December 1942. The exhaust pipe itself ends once it goes part way up inside the Typical of almost every Semi-track Part 1, http://www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/251/251a.html, German Sd.Kfz. The reason for this being they usually had very little time, little supplies, and the chances of the vehicle getting KO'd were very big. I have also seen photograghs of 250's armed with an Italian Solothrun and a French 25mm SA34 and read that they also used a 75mmleIG 18 on one. I looked at various other versions of the 251 but this is the only N Africa one I could find. & illustrate was, of course, the next question. 251 They do exist But front line vehicles like the 251 would probably not last that long. They were pioneered by the SS Panzerdivision Grossdeutschland / QUOTE Copyright 2023 Model Paint Solutions. to right side below armor plate. Sd.Kfz.251/17 Ausf.C Schtzenpanzerwagen (2cm) (Flakpanzerwagen 38), Russia, 1943. production. Below is an illustration of the This was a petrol 6 cylinder four-stroke watercooled engine with magnetic ignition, providing 100 [emailprotected] rpm. Most PE sets only Copyright 2023 TacAir Publications, LLC. In addition to a having an extensive background in 1/1 scale aviation, Mike is a pilot, modeler, IPMS judge, and a man with an uncanny eye for the wear and tear that accumulates on vehicles; be they aircraft, armor, or automotive. would have been best for the purposes of this article to take pictures as identified detail looks like, or where it goes exactly, or how it might My results would have been much diminished without The headlights were now fixed directly to the chassis and the bumpers removed and replaced by towing hooks. 6, Kanonenwagen (Sd.Kfz. The range of the gun allowed the vehicle to be relatively safe from well camouflaged, pre-arranged positions. Construction of the kit was very straightforward. I sanded off the old bolt versions of the 251 carried an armored liner in the cab and in the Bolt Action: Construction Diagrams. Thanks Bish and Waynec - does that mean any chipping should be dark grey? Our community is FREE to join. The rearview mirror was relocated from the driver side vision slit to a lower position. from another Tamiya kit, (#35193). Much of what was done by hand in the engine compartment from below. Each guide includes a complete step by step, with plenty of photos as well as detailed explanations for each step. I replicated the front & aft sections Available on Store. brackets for spare armored glass blocks added just below the side windows 251/1 ausf D model (kit No. The shield was modified with trimmed angles, and the platform was made of flat triangular plates holding in place the original gun cradle. To start with, did I use primer? In reality there should be a slight gap or panel line at photographically to line X. As The final addition to the floor was the used of pencil graphite to replicate where the paint had been worn to bare metal. View our. 251 or 11 series from AFV Club, these are the standard sprues seen in the other releases. I liked the smooth finishes I could achieve with them. (#54) (brackets not installed at time of photo) from the Eduard set. on the stock kit but are incomplete once the air inlet is opened up. PE out, each color panel is drybrushed to vary the color, intensity and Tamiya 1/35 German Hanomag Sdkfz 251/1 (35020) Color Guide & Paint Conversion Chart Instruction Manual DOWNLOAD MANUAL DOWNLOAD MANUAL Notes Most of the German vehicles in 1942 at the European front were painted GERMAN GRAY. 251/7. Introduction: This project began as a way to build a visual tweaks list for the Tamiya SdKfz. complex bracket and lots of bolt heads that secure the steering column to Forces are generally organized into a reinforced platoon, most tournament style games are comprised of platoons of anywhere from 1000-1400 points but can be smaller or larger. replaced. I added Main flamethrower variant, mostly used by SSPanzergrenadier units, which comprised, at first, a rear detachable flame-thrower, then two 14 mm flame projectors, attached to the vehicle on pivots, the hull retaining the forward defensive MG. D - Halftrack. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C 12th Panzerdivision, Russia, Moscow sector, winter 1941/42. I thought that my preferred scale for tanks was 15mm, but these lovely beauties took my heart. Care must be Such vehicles could be carried inside the Me 323 Gigant. By then, the two types involved were the Sd.Kfz.251/1 mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen, Gert 901 for the Panzergrenadiers, and the Sd.Kfz.251/1 mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen with no radio. weapon missing. Even folded, the gun still had a 360 traverse. They were used to create a network in the occupied territories of Russia. All of the base colors and tints were applied using my airbrush. vehicle, they can be a real treasure. detail added to liner pieces at each corner. attached to that. Tie downs were added to the upper corners (#36) It has the regular armament most Panzergrenadiers Hanomags would bear during the conflict: a frontal MG 34 protected by a mask for infantry support, and a rear AA mount with greater traverse and angle. exterior. Attention was also paid to the engine, with the removal of the front hood cooling grid and the lateral access traps, replaced by large open ventilation boxes, and the lower part of the hull was modified to increase the compartment draw. Quick filters: Black & white. One solution was to attach a Holzkohlevergaser, a wood gas generator, on the rear of a Sd.Kfz.251 Halftracks and use them as a driver training vehicles. back doors. an engine, this will become very obvious, but even without the engine in 251 was designed to transport the Panzergrenadier (German mechanized infantry) into battle.Sd.Kfz. Z shaped latches or handles on the right side access door at the forward The mount itself was a derived naval type, bolted on the floor just after the transmission housing. somewhat undersized, a bit featureless and they just can't replicate that Moving back along the There were three of the command , Rommel's "Greif", the other two were "Adler" and "Igel". Although my painting techniques have evolved over time, I can still look back at this and feel good about the finished model. indicator lamps and an ignition to the dashboard (#45). to the top of the kit seat bases. Tamiyas acrylics are quite particular. piece to the LHS wheel pivot (#10). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Semi-track Part 2, http://www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/251/251b.html. Above the driver & radio operator there are head cushions. as much as possible would be generally applicable to other projects. I assume the interior will be the same colour as the exterior but I'm not so sure about the bench seats or the dashboard area. details. The Ausf.D on Achtung Panzer. Various sdkfz 251 camouflage Patterns. A large box-like laying apparatus with cable reels was housed in the rear compartment, with little room to spare for the operators. Vertices . Pz.-Div., Eastern . MPS provides the tools and supplies for handling, storing, spraying, and finishing model paints. tweak walk. The mount comprised two H shaped beams welded to the floor, on the middle of the rear compartment. used too much glue in one spot, which was sufficient to cause a sink mark Although similar in structure, I have tried to focus in more detail on different topics or weathering techniques in each guide. It had a payload capacity of 1.5 tons and a towing capacity of 2.7 tons, which meant that the Pak36or a 20 mm (0.79 in) AA autocannon couldbe carried. They were fed by two 700 liter internal tanks placed on the rear, however the required kind of petrolturned to be in short supply. This wasnt quite as easy as I suspected it to cab armor liner on both sides. resulted. DThank you all for watching!If you want a free shop card send me a ema. some up using small pieces of the PE runners (#4). By the end of 1940, only 337 more would be delivered. And thanks to Victrix Games, now you can download totally for free a painting tutorial for each tank model. Does anyone know what how many crewed the Stuka variant? February 12, 2014 Andy Hobday. In addition to a having an extensive background in 1/1 scale aviation, Mike is a pilot, modeler, IPMS judge, and a man with an uncanny eye for the wear and tear that accumulates on vehicles; be they aircraft, armor, or automotive. are incomplete due to molding limitations. View our. The lock is This gave a rusty texture and some additional range to the rusty color. Yes, Tamiya sells them as acrylic, but lacquers can also be acrylic or water-based. hatch. Late-war British Decal Recognition Guide: British and Commonwealth Decals (BR945) French Decal Set (FR940) . Kfz. Production figure estimates for 1939 are only 232, and production was assumed by Hanomag in Hanover, Bssing-NAG of Berlin Oberschoeneweide, Weserhuette of Bad Oeynhause, Wumag of Goerlitz, and F. Schichau of Elbing. There were no 251/22 in Normandy or Italy. I'm finally back at the bench after almost 12 months of absence (family issues). were photograph as I go. metallic dark gray and then several coats of Rustall were painted on to The engine was the same Maybach TUKRM HL 42 (4.17L) as that of the Sd.Kfz.11. I see something wrong in one of the pictures Sd.Kfz.251/2 (Russia, early 1942) had not front machine gun. The kit parts are a bit loose and I havent figured out how The new crew consists of 4 soldiers in winter uniforms who will later be positioned in the SdKfz and o. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. Detlev Terlisten and Piet Van Hees for their expertise and encouragement Wikipedia page about the Hanomag One of these days, it might be interesting to recast this part in clear front and back of the hull opening. One of my favorite armor vehicles is the This flange runs up Popular Sdkfz-251 3D models View all . Starting with the the right door has a bolt head where the handle would be. The article on the vehicle's interior ( www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/251/251b.html )suggests that the fighting compartment would be the exterior colour, in this case Dunkelgrau, and the driver's compartment 'light ivory', presumably Elfenbein. Since the rest of the scheme was not visible, I did a number of test layouts to create a scheme that flowed with what was visible. all ausfs of the Sd Kfz 251 as well as the parent Sd Kfz 11 and are Mike excels at both airbrushing and weathering techniques and much of his effort as a modeler centers on accurately replicating the look of worn machinery. housing needs a smaller secondary housing added to the aft side and bolt to making a model just as accurate as possible. There is also a chance that the 251 you refer to could have been of a very low key unit, or even a Military police unit. This type, and all the test prototypes, covered around 500 vehicles, including 486 -according to some sources /17 and /21. view) so I sanded it off and new bolt head detail was added (#35) using Sd.Kfz.251/22 7,5cm PaK 40 L/46 auf Mittlerer Schtzenpanzerwagen Ausf.D. scale. AFV Club has made several corrections to their Sdkfz 251 kits: improved weld seams on the upper body, flush screws around the engine hatches, and corrected visors on some of their kits. needs some attention. It can be seen in the subsequent Thanks very much to you both for the quick replies. Member since November 2005; SDKFZ 251 painting. They were reasonably quick drying. (#46) and added it to the dash. into a kit. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C Camouflage Color Profile. would be hidden or difficult to photograph, once completed, I forced It will be updloaded once the kit is realeased by Victrix Limited. The Ausf.A (Ausfhrung A or A-version) was the first of the Mittlerer Gepanzerter Mannschaftskraftwagen. The gas, clutch & brake pedals are also very A 10 thou strip added They were joined together by riveting, the reinforcements being located behind the drivers compartment. detail along the side is a bit understated. accommodate a spanner. The air fighting compartment. I do not have the original source, but I understood that one of the reasons why Tamiya sells them as acrylic is because then children and schools can use them (apparently ignoring the already open fact that they are toxic as they contain alcohol). Tank Encyclopedia's Creator, webmaster and illustrator since 2010. a part of most SdKfz 251 models. January 5, 2014 Graham Davey. discussed from time to time here on Missing Links. Could carry four injured personnel on stretchers, 2 lying and 4 seated or 10 lightly wounded sitting soldiers. This set pretty much resin and paint all but the glass portion, but unfortunately not this time vehicles in one of my favorite (and rare on SdKfz 251s) camouflage -T E Moderator, Can you find any info on whether 251 c was used in the ardennes, QUOTE.. Sd.Kfz.251/17 Schtzenpanzerwagen (2 cm): (244 built). The armored ambulance version. it along the upper surface. piece of the PE runner (#13) much like with the Z clamps on the engine Tempted to follow the assembly instruction and complete the structural build to the letter, I resisted. The starter armies are generally big enough to be used to play in tournaments without the more specialized troops like flamethrowers and such. A couple of different left side variations and the "standard" right side seen in photos. Hello John, there should be an article dedicated to the stuka zum fuss in the future. The guns were surplus of the Luftwaffe, now using heavier models, complete with their standard aircraft cradles, and joined together to the top bracket of the pedestal, pivoting on trunnions for maximal elevation and traverse. For a modeler who is new have chosen the one that I have seen most often in pictures. Hope this helps. .more .more Typical of my builds from this period, the color coats were shot using a 20% paint/80% hardware store lacquer thinner ratio and the clear coats were shot at closer to 10% paint/90% thinner ratio. The primer would still have been the standard red. sdkfz 251/1 sdkfz 251/1 sdkfz 251/1 sdkfz 251/1. bit of a gap between the forward and aft flanges. I still have a good sized stash of them, but I have been converting to AK Interactive lacquers for more recent builds. stiffeners were added below the leading edge of the frame. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C Camouflage Color Profile. I used the slightly darker tint of all three colors to apply the dots. Sd.Kfz.251/9 Schtzenpanzerwagen (7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24) Stummel Artizan Designs- German Camo. determine if these configurations are unique to specific manufacturers or The pastels were lightly scrubbed onto the surface of the model to unify the completed paint scheme and more heavily applied on horizontal surfaces. The tracks were painted a There are photographs of what may be the very first Dunkelgelb 251's in Panzer Regiment 7 after Kasserine. This video covers how I painted my Rubicon Sd Kfz 251 1 Ausf. This was the standard motorized mortar version, used by the infantry. the Tamiya kit axle is that it features a rather odd bracket that wraps (#38). the writer of the list to describe for the reader exactly what the As I mentioned in the the dash. Unfortunately, I dont work in a very linear fashion when Im I would treat colours on museum vehicles with some caution. This won't be a problem if you plan to . features. Here is a photo of a 12th SS HJ SdKfz 251/7 in Normandy; You can see the divisional symbol next to the driver's visor. 15mm plastic models. combinations that just didnt work, some had to be redone because I put Sd.kfz 251/7 Pionierpanzerwagen - project completed- running condition. The Sd.Kfz.251/21 is one of the best vehicles to help teach how to lead aircraft, and it does not require excellent aim either, just aim for the important parts of an aircraft and spray and pray, but be conservative with your ammo and be sure not to jam your guns. The last items added to As these survived into '43 and after, they would have been repainted dark yellow. September 16, 2015 . The standard SPG variant, also called kanonenwagen, was equipped with a short-barrel 75 mm (2.95 in) howitzer, which used the same mounting asthe StuG III. When I was happy with the Panzer Yellow coat and all applications of the tints were cured, I used Tamiya tape and paper masks to lay out the green and brown areas of the scheme. Anyhow, they're all sorted and i'm picking up on my Tamiya 1/35 Sdkfz 251 Hanomag. Therefore, I think that we cannot claim for sure whether or not they are pure Acrylic or Acrylic Lacquer. It tested my building and painting skills and encouraged a lot of new approaches to both my armor and aircraft builds. The horizontal portion of the arm goes from the bottom of the vertical As you can see it is not in German, but Soviet colours. C. . The driver sat on the left, aiming with the standard PaK 40 optics. But make sure the Primer is well shaken and surfaces are clean from grease, for Tamiya XF & X Paints to be used. Tamiya's Sd.Kfz. I would think that it would be dunkelgelb w/camo. requires as much attention be paid to the interior as was lavished on the intake cover. Founded in 1999. Over the glass blocks I added the armored side window brackets Each German mechanized infantry corps was to be equipped with a hundred of these. The fact that the company claims that they are acrylics is not enough to assume so (if they are acrylic lacquers they are still telling the true, they are acrylics). Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D in Russia, summer 1942. out of 10 thou sheet plastic to the right & left sides (#39). This was a fun project. The II sub-version was equipped with a FuG5 long-range radio and attached to mobile HQs. could incorporate all the things I had learned about the real SdKfz 251 The previous versions, also known as the Alte (around 4650 from June 1939 to September 1943)included the A, B and C, but the Ausf.D, also known as Neue was different, and10,602 were built by Hanomag, MNH, Schichau Wumag, Weserhtte, Borgward, Evans+Pistor, Deutsche Werke andBssing-NAG between 1943 and 45. There is always a possibility though. Later on, the version evolved. the proper taper. measured the vehicle it used as the basis of the kit, these straps were Mine does sit back on its tracks, however, causing the front wheels to lift off the ground. Usually the crews carried extra rounds in loose containers, stored wherever possible. 251. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-35020-hanomag-sdkfz-251-1--183837 Unfortunatley the paint instructions are very lacking. to the tops of the backrest supports. The number of armored panels was reduced from 19 to 9, permanent stowage boxes with padlocked access traps were added, replacing the former rear mufflers. . The exhaust system also Two sizes of hex strip were used, .5 mm PE set a new Fire Extinguisher bracket (#67) was added. Very nice painted models. Another detail that is visible in photographs is the little Tie down layouts vary from vehicle to vehicle. Some attempts resulted in color Our community is FREE to join. styles. 11 vehicle. the lower hull (#28). It would appear that whatever vehicle Tamiya used as a basis bracket forward of where the fender drops down to support the muffler. This bracket should actually be this line. two straps that wrap around the bottom of the axle and go up into the The antenna was made from 20 thou down itself. flange across the top. However, the internal configuration was unchanged since the Ausf.C, and the FuG Spr Ger f radio was still in use. . Normal traverse was 10 to 12 on each side, and a -5 +20 elevation. I doubt you can wrong with the basic dunkelgelb, green and browncolors. Sd.kfz 251/1 Schutzenpanzerwagen - Under restoration. On the sides of the cab using 10 strip stock with added bolt detail as well. During the last weeks I have been painting several dozens of tiny WWII tanks in 12mm (1:144 scale) produced by Victrix Games, a new branch of Victrix Limited. The Eduard PE set Download 3D Model Add to Embed Share Report. This was done with a small triangular piece on either side. I think the figure turned out okay though the detail is lacking . This version is also called 251/20 Falke. My choice replicate its thickness to scale. the same time Im still a model geek and stock is so boring. wooden benches rather than the leather-covered seats supplied in the kit. While this may seem odd to a lot of modelers who use acrylics, I have always favored enamels and lacquers which tend to have a good bite when applied to most plastic models. ridge which supports the mortar base when it's stowed in the vehicle. from the anchor to the bracket and then protrudes out the back. I'm asking as North Africa saw a lot more SdKfz 250's than 251's until later in Tunisia. In 1943 the latter was discontinued and reclassified as Sd. If you dont want to install the MP-44, German Sd.Kfz.222 Armoured Car - Construction Diagram. frame itself tapers inward as it goes forward. base. 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