Achtung, Panzer auf dem Dachboden! (1 Viewer)

[bradleyl30]

I was up in the attic this evening doing some work and decided to grab a few quick snaps of some of my Stalingrad and DAK stuff.

Unfortunately, the majority of my collection is banished to the attic and closets of the house by the women in my life... guess that is love!

I apologize that I only had time to use my iPhone and not put up some of the backgrounds. Unfortunately, the backgrounds sit on top of the Christmas storage bins and I never got around to rearranging them after the last set of holidays.

Since it is 95 degrees up there I had to be quick as I was already sweating profusely. Last caveat, I also apologize for the visible bases. You guys have infected me, but have not had time to do anything about them yet.

Without further ado, here is the macro shot:

 

[bradleyl30]

We start as a recce kampfgruppe pushes towards the river Don:



Keeping a careful eye out for Ivan's Jabos since they have extended to the limits of their own air cover:



Hans, get that national flag off the bedstand we are in more danger of Ivan than our own Stukas!

 

[bradleyl30]

Yes Jorg, it is also good the FlakVierling and supply column caught up as we are sitting ducks out here!



Yes, and Ivan is getting restless. Good thing the armor is catching up as our softskinned Aufklarung vehicles are not intended to take the Bolsheviks head on:



Erich, I heard something in the house. Well, better be safe that sorry... have the Sturm Pioniere blast it!

 

[bradleyl30]

Jawohl Hauptmann! Achtung, Feuer in der Bohrung!



Unteroffizier! Get those supplies up here:



Keine Zeit für eine Pause Rauch! Macht schnell! Macht schnell!



Uh oh, here comes Ivan. BRace yourselves:

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

what a beautiful colection you have there, congratulations!!
Carlo

 

[bradleyl30]

what a beautiful colection you have there, congratulations!!
Carlo

Thanks! Grau ist schon! Too bad it is in the attic

 

[TomNT]

Awesome collection you have there Bradley but gee, keeping them in that hot attic! What the, women or no women I wouldn't be keeping those precious goodies up there! {eek3}

Tom

 

[daruss]

Brad, I guess that stuff is for sale

 

[graycap]

The changes in attic temperature day and night will, over time, result in metal contraction/expansion with consequences for the paint on the models. Your Panzer Groups models need to launch a blitzkrieg to get of the loft ASAP!

 

[bradleyl30]

Brad, I guess that stuff is for sale

Wife has not completed her encirclement of my FL collection, yet. So, not at this time.

Lots of K&C and TGM on eBay right now if you are interested.

I think if I can keep feeding those into the "meat grinder" then I should be able to withdraw my FL kampfgruppe intact! {sm3}:salute::{sm4}

 

[Lo1863]

The changes in attic temperature day and night will, over time, result in metal contraction/expansion with consequences for the paint on the models. Your Panzer Groups models need to launch a blitzkrieg to get of the loft ASAP!

That was my first thought when I read the first post. Awesome collection...just get them into a more stable environment!!

 

[Mike97]

Awesome collection!
I wondered about the temperature issue, I truly hope these beauties aren't impacted.

 

[King Tiger II]

Very nice collection you have Brad,

Im only worried about the attic temperature in summer time.

Just be careful with that. I dont want you to ruin your collection because of mother nature.

Serge

 

[bradleyl30]

Ok, you guys are giving me a complex.

There just isn't room in the house, although I have been informed we will "need" to upgrade in 12 to 18 months when number 2 comes along.

Hopefully then I will have room for it.

I did reach out to several of the manufacturers and asked them their thoughts, and they actually did not think it would be that big of a deal with the polystone.

 

[lancer]

Ok, you guys are giving me a complex.

There just isn't room in the house, although I have been informed we will "need" to upgrade in 12 to 18 months when number 2 comes along.

Hopefully then I will have room for it.

I did reach out to several of the manufacturers and asked them their thoughts, and they actually did not think it would be that big of a deal with the polystone.

It's not the polystone that's the worry. It's the humidity of the DC summer multiplied by the high heat in a non-temp controlled attic that will eventually allow humidity to work it's way into a paint finish on the metal figures. Metal expands and contracts with temp changes, will crack paint finish and allow humidity to work itself under the paint. I had this happen to some older painted metal figures when I lived in Bethesda with a non-climate controlled attic. This was many years ago and, admittedly, the figures weren't up to today's standards but why take the chance with so much money involved? Get the figures out of the attic even if it means leaving them in boxes until you get your new place. Just friendly advice. -- Al

 

[Alex]

I am sorry to say but microscopic damage has already been done to your collection.

Get them out asap !

My collection is under glass, maintained at a 21oC temperature with humidity level around 50% and in a dark room all the time unless I am looking or showing it.
Figures are always moved with gloves.

Cheers


alex

It's not the polystone that's the worry. It's the humidity of the DC summer multiplied by the high heat in a non-temp controlled attic that will eventually allow humidity to work it's way into a paint finish on the metal figures. Metal expands and contracts with temp changes, will crack paint finish and allow humidity to work itself under the paint. I had this happen to some older painted metal figures when I lived in Bethesda with a non-climate controlled attic. This was many years ago and, admittedly, the figures weren't up to today's standards but why take the chance with so much money involved? Get the figures out of the attic even if it means leaving them in boxes until you get your new place. Just friendly advice. -- Al