SdKfz 302 "Goliath"

Otto · #1 (**permalink**) January 29th, 2001, 12:55 AM

I'm new to modeling and I'm doing a rather simple model, the SdKfz 302 Goliath demolition vehicle. Anyone know about some good book sources or images online? Also any tips on painting/assembling individual track links would be great.

Wittmann · #2 (**permalink**) May 25th, 2001, 12:34 PM

maybe www.achtungpanzer.com

Langemann · #3 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2003, 12:50 AM

Otto, I don't know if you're still looking for something like this, but here's a link to a place selling an original Goliath.

http://www.vintage-imports.com/special.html

Langemann

Bish OBE · #4 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2003, 02:56 PM

Whats sort of tracks links have you got.

Otto · #5 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2003, 08:24 PM

Plastic ones, they came with the kit. They were a massive pain in the butt as most of them came as individial links, and they were quite small. I'll post images when I can get them scanned.

Bish OBE · #6 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2003, 10:59 PM

Right, then if you have not taken them from the sprue yet, i would suggest painting them first.

I paint mine rust first. Then go over with a natural metal, and finally silver the areas where wear would accour.

As for assembly, be patient.

i would build them straight onto the wagon a few at a time, allowing them to dry. Probably best to start at the bottom and glue straght on a wheel

Otto · #7 (**permalink**) February 3rd, 2003, 05:11 AM

Bish, that's great advice, but I've already made the first model, so they ar off the sprue, but the kit came with two goliaths, and the second one is still intact. I'll follow your advice this time, and it seems it will be much easier this go round thanks to you.

Your advice about painting is also helpful, thanks!

Bish OBE · #8 (**permalink**) February 4th, 2003, 05:15 PM

What kit is it by the way. The only one i know of is by Dragon, is it that one.

Otto · #9 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2003, 06:24 AM

Yep, that's the one Bish, and just to be sure, this is the kit here:

http://www.kithobbyist.com/AMPSNewZe...ws/goliath.htm

[ 05. February 2003, 01:26 AM: Message edited by: Otto ]

Martin Bull · #10 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2003, 06:35 AM

That's an interesting-looking model, Otto - but where's the turret ?

[img]tongue.gif[/img] ?

(PS : Only kidding....

)

Stevin · #11 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2003, 07:03 AM

Well, with the right weight or explosive charge I am sure it can do damage in the next series of 'Robot Wars'

Stevin · #12 (**permalink**) May 10th, 2003, 08:49 PM

Gents,

I just got a 48 second MPG of a Goliath in action. It is from a German WW2 Newsreel. I have no axcess to my server now, so I can't put it up yet for you guys do see/download, but if there is interest in this, lemme know and I'll e-mail it.