I’m already getting the sense this is going to be a fun group build 
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In for the event with a Pz IV G.
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Glad the timeframe suited you, Wade!
Plenty to choose from with the Bulgarian Ausf.G Maybachs:
These were mainly Krupp wagons- I still cannot identify the sole Ni-Werk tank delivered, that were armed with both L/43 and L/48 guns.
The tanks from the first delivery left Grusonwerk in March 1943:
While the ones from the second delivery were produced in June 43 and had the centrally mounted Bosh lamp:
Bear in mind, that Krupp started mounting the L/48 in April 1943(from Fgst.83788 on), so if you decide to do a Maybach from the second delivery then you’ll need to use the long gun.
Pictures from various sources for discussion purposes only.
HTH,
Cheers,
Angel
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Angel, thank you! That’s very helpful!
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You betcha. We are the cool kids over here in the Bulgarian build…
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No problem, Peter!
Used to be a teacher 20 years ago😉
Cheers,
Angel
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Haven’t decided yet. I built this Hetzer a few years ago from the Academy kit.
Might try to build a new one or the hobby shop had the new Tamiya R35 which I think might work.
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Nice looking Bulgarian Hetzer, Ryan!
Regardless whether you decide building a new one, or an R-35, I can send you some info/pictures,
Cheers,
Angel
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Peter,
I’ve seen this picture captioned as Fiat 500 Topolino in service with Bulgarian Army.
Regardless whether branded Simca 5 or Fiat Topolino, it is basically one and the same car.
Edit: 17 Simca 5 cars arrived in Bulgaria in April 1943!
Cheers,
Angel
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Thanks. We will see if it’s still there when I go back.
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Agreed, we’ll have so much fun next time around let’s consider a what if 1946 Bulgarian Campaign.
Calling dibs on a Bulgarian Maus in Panzer Grey & red primer with Infra-red, Zimmerit, ERA and fifty-cal on turret in Allied markings for victory parade in Berlin. 
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Sounds awesome! 
What color would the ERA blocks be?
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In Bulgarian tricolor, off course!
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Thanks Angel, great references and images. Very very useful 
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Did y’all have Krupp Protze kfz.69? I recall someone other then Germany also having it but it escapes me who that was. Looking at other possibly kits on hand Italeri RSO-1 and a few motorcycles M72 w/mortar or Masterbox R75. Any of these work?
To your questions, Ryan:
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The only Bulgarian Krupp Protze I know of, is a Kfz.70 that was “liberated” from its originally German owners in Hungary.
I have a picture and the Protze has the Armored Brigade logo. -
RSO/1:
Yes- 40 vehicles were delivered for Armored Brigade’s motorized Anti-tank Battalion. They proved unfit to tow the PAK 40 guns the Battalion fielded. Eventually the RSO/1’s were used as tractors for the leFH18/leFH 18/40 howitzers.
I can provide pictures and info on registration numbers. -
M-72 motocycle was a copy of the German BMW R-71.
I think Bulgarian Royal Army had the R-71 in its inventory, but I need to check- I’m not a big fan of motorcycles.
I’m not sure what you mean with Masterbox M75…
Is it a copy of BMW R75?
HTH,
Cheers,
Angel
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Thanks Angel. Looks like the RSO/1 might be a winner. I did mean R75. Just looking for something outside the norm. Any information would be great.
Ryan,
BMW R-71S - 204 pieces delivered to Bulgaria between 1940 and 1942.
BMW R-75 - over 400 pieces arrived in Bulgaria in 1943.
Steyr RSO/1- 40 vehicles received in February 1943.
HTH!
Cheers,
Angel
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Thanks for the information. I assume the colors didn’t really change from German stock color for any of those three choices?