The last part of the finish was to apply a few different but complimentary colors of Schmincke artists pastels to give the model a dusty look. a few tweaks lists I thought, "It sure would be handy to see what this is A couple of different From some research I did for my StuG, I found that Most German vehicles towards the end of the war did not recieve any paint besides the factory coat of dark yellow. I also added brackets to support the did this vehicle carry grenadiers as well, Typically it only carried the crew for the gun and only had seats for the crew, all of the rear compartment was taken up by the gun and ammunition, although it would theoretically be possible for other soldiers to ride in the rear if they had to They fought in Russia, in Italy, in Holland (Arnhem 1944) and Northern France. Just base plate & bolt details were added to the top flange (#58). over rough terrain. One could surmise that when Tamiya Normal crew was 12, including the driver, platoon commander, and ten Panzergrenadiers and their equipment. In German nomenclature it was classed as a Mittlere Schtzenpanzerwagen (Medium Assault Armored Vehicle). 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. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D in Russia, summer 1942. Rejection & Neglect available to buy on Payhip! The body was composed of two main sections, the front cowling and the rear open-top passenger compartment. 251/22 was not constructed until late 1944, none were used in Normandy Once the base coat was laid down, the lighter and darker versions of the base color were dry-brushed on, based on where the light and shadows occur on the real vehicle. This took a few tries which resulted in a several cycles of paint/sand, paint/sand, paint/sand. Construction of the kit was very straightforward. stock was used along with lead foil replicate the various sheet metal to the hobby, unfamiliar with a particular vehicle, or not in possession around. First ordered in late 1940, these Wurfkoerper rocket launching vehicles only appeared by 1943-44 in limited numbers. forward body then, I added the large tie-downs from the Eduard set to the I would treat colours on museum vehicles with some caution. piece of the PE runner (#13) much like with the Z clamps on the engine Clemens - thanks for the pics! would have been best for the purposes of this article to take pictures as by SIS 5 19 May 2020, 10:13, Post HJ and Das Reich were among the last units to still use divisional symbols on their vehicles. flange and (#59) shows the upper part of the flange. These were applied to corners and details throughout to provide shadows and depth to the details. "right" apply, assuming the viewer is looking forward. D kit from Warlord Games, I made a suggestion on the Facebook pages about converting one up to an Sd.Kfz 251/21 Drilling. One of these days, it might be interesting to recast this part in clear 2 or 6 pounders would do as well. 1.1k Views 0 Comment. Protruding bolts with nuts were added using the Grandt line of Discount Coupons. place by a number of sheet metal pieces and their associated fasteners. Detlev Terlisten and Piet Van Hees for their expertise and encouragement The mount comprised two H shaped beams welded to the floor, on the middle of the rear compartment. 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. They were converted from Ausf.C and D vehicles, and seemingly introduced in January 1943. (#44) is where the speaker for the radio needs to be added. Click on the image to see a larger view. A mittlere Schtzenpanzerwagen Hanomag. It carried aGrW34 81 mm (3.19 in)mortar with 66 rounds. I have seen a photograph of an SdKfz 250/11 ( 2.8cm sPzB 41) in desert colours but I believe that was from Sonderverband 287, the one that wasn't in Africa. All rights reserved. The majority of the effort put into building the kit was in the detailing that was added to support the development of the tweaks list. Pz.-Div., Eastern . RM CTNP30 - SDKFZ 251. AFV Club suspension set for the 251 (AF 35043). styles. It provided a 12.8 hp/tonne power-to-weight ratio, giving an average 52 km/h (32 mph) on roads or very flat terrain, and 21 km/h (13 mph) off-road. (#38). Kfz. Quick filters: Black & white. keeping with the unique paint scheme, I decided to model this vehicle as a MPS provides the tools and supplies for handling, storing, spraying, and finishing model paints. In Russia, the winter conditions meant that the engine could not always perform well or even start at all, and all the rubber parts had a tendency to crack and fall apartunder theextreme cold. column is very under detailed compared to the real vehicle. Nuts & Bolts vol. They were pioneered by Grossdeutschland. The hollow weight was 6.8 tons, 7 tons in battle order and 8.5 tonsormore when fully loaded. I detailed it with a few bolts 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. This project began as a way to build a visual tweaks list for the Tamiya SdKfz. by yantaylor 19 May 2020, 20:50, Post Experience gained from combat operations . The Sd.Kfz. well as to the hull of the vehicle. complex bracket and lots of bolt heads that secure the steering column to There was no real tropicalized version -only late modifications in the field. might be but at least I didnt have to worry about matching a photo. Ideally, I suppose, it photographically to line X. Once the The main assault engineer vehicle (Pionierzug), modified to carry a pair of light dismantlable assault bridgeson top. determine if these configurations are unique to specific manufacturers or picture. Factory converted 251/2's have a small Other replacement track sets are could incorporate all the things I had learned about the real SdKfz 251 Other equipment in the crew area was painted Uniform Gray, Black or with the exterior camouflage colors as desired. Sdkfz 251 - What colour for the interior? Still new to this. Your email address will not be published. I then created a small batch of slightly darker paint, slightly lighter paint, as well as a bit darker and a bit lighter tints as well. As I noted in the initial article some attempts resulted in color combinations or schemes that just didnt work and some occurred because I put my masks in the wrong location and didnt notice until after I had applied paint. I though he had more than one Alan, thanks. The tie downs are sandwiched between hull exterior & armor liners at the replicated (#7). back doors. The sprue attachment points on the drive sprockets are somewhat heavy and care is needed to remove them from the sprue. This vehicle worked in close coordination with the UHU version. Bolt Action, Construction Diagrams, Painting & Modelling. supplied the tie downs wich are located along the top of the hull (#61). details. The Sd.Kfz.251 also saw action in North Africa in limited numbers, as only two Panzerdivisions were involved. I created this video and own all rights to all content in the video. The seat bottoms for the troop seats were made from very thin wood strips, purchased from a local hobby store. By late 1944, a major modification included a revised modular higher gun-mount with a coaxial MG42 for close defense. These pieces secure the various sections of the fender to each other as to the tops of the backrest supports. The exhaust system also available for this build. By September 1939, only the 1st Panzerdivisionwas partially equipped with these vehicles. Applepie68905. View Cart. By this stage in the war, the Ausf.D was more and more required for ad hocmodifications and conversions due to a dramatic increase in the need of fire support platforms of all kind. One of my favorite armor vehicles is the the dash. Some attempts resulted in color Even folded, the gun still had a 360 traverse. (thickness) using "The Chopper". it) or clear resin block should be used. The lighter tints were used more in the centers of the color blocks where the paint seemed to be more faded. This slack track lowered the ground pressure, but they proved problematic on highly muddy terrain, like during the Russian Raspoutista. left side variations and the "standard" right side seen in photos. The kit tow fitting is I used tool bit) to replicate the rough cut edges of the shield. Tamiyas acrylics are quite particular. C. . bit of a gap between the forward and aft flanges. could definitely see where these would be necessary especially driving 952 Views. The majority of the effort put into building the kit was in the detailing that was added to support the development of the tweaks list. The gloss allows a smoother surface for the next stage which included pin washes and grim streaks. I'm not aware that the division was around Warsaw, though I can't seem to verify that they weren't. Testors Flat Clear coat was then applied as the last paint coat. 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. Sd.Kfz.251/7 II Ausf.C Pionerpanzerwagen, Russia, 1942. . tremendously difficult. The SdKfz 251 Ausf. This set pretty much 251/6 as medium command vehicle, while the Sd. I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so, On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3. ubiquitous Sd.Kfz. would that mean that it would stick around germany, and/or just be occupying poland? thick piece of armor plate and the kit shield is actually very close in Production later increased, but,at the same time, more and more were converted for support and special purpose vehicles. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.A, 1st Panzerdivision, Poland, September 1939. Required fields are marked *. This was a risky choice in terms of efficient storage and production ease, but the idea behind was straightforward. On the sides of the cab A telephone exchange vehicle, used in coordination with the Fernsprechpanzerwagen and operating on supposedly quiet sectors, well behind the frontline. if there is some other explanation. I from hex strip, straps from Tamiya tape and the head protection pads Predictably, the Sd.Kfz. an engine, this will become very obvious, but even without the engine in to right side below armor plate. Clearance Sale. by yantaylor 18 May 2020, 20:47, Post Late-war British Decal Recognition Guide: British and Commonwealth Decals (BR945) French Decal Set (FR940) . back to the bare plastic and I started all over again. the masks in the wrong location. Both the cab and the Amazing discounts for bundles! How far aft this opening goes is speculative so I have made a stock. At the moment these are the available painting guides (more in the future): Germany : Stug III: bitonal camouflage Panzer IV: soft edges tritonal camouflage Panther: hard edges tritonal camouflage Sdkfz 251: ambush camouflage Tiger I: fast painting method United Kingdom : Kfz. There is one last item Sd.kfz 251/7 Pionierpanzerwagen - project completed- running condition. compartment (#14). By the time of the introduction of the simplified Ausf.D, the production numbers rose again, but this vehicle was still in short supply for the Panzergrenadiers, as more and more were diverted for fire support and AA defense. After initial service in front line units these continued in service as Zugkraftwagen (towing vehicles) for the 10,5cm le.F.H artillery howitzer as training vehicles. It would appear that whatever vehicle Tamiya used as a basis 251 ausf D. I love tweaks lists. - Sharing your passion for aviation. As far as the Wiking Division, like all the major SS divisions, it would be up at the front in the thick of combat. Too many errors in this post, its not up to your usual standard. parts as well as most everything below the fender/cargo boxes. SDKFZ 251. bottom of the hull or frame (#11). Thank you for your feedback! Thanks Bert and as we can see it has a full shield and the early version of the 251. Sd.Kfz.251/16 Ausf.D Flammpanzerwagen, Normandy, summer 1944. Typical of almost every I also added a hook (#48) out of brass (#43) is where the transformer for radio was added Because the Sd.Kfz.251 was produced by the same manufacturer as the Sd.Kfz.11, the natural choice was to use the HL kl.5 chassis as a base on which a stronger framework, supporting the armored panels, was constructed. from the photos if these are manufacturer specific or ausf specific. I Does anyone know what how many crewed the Stuka variant? Sd.Kfz.251 Wood fuelled Panzerfahrschuhlwanne driver training vehicle. This consists of a each of the bumpers from scratch. completely missing from the kit. First ordered in a March 1942 specification, Bssing-NAGdelivered two prototypes in June, tested in Russia. of the last torsion arm and a tensioning screw with a bolt head that goes For a modeler who is new hull are joined. The painted model was left to cure for about a week and then I gave it two thin coats of clear gloss lacquer. The engine was the same Maybach TUKRM HL 42 (4.17L) as that of the Sd.Kfz.11. by SIS 5 19 May 2020, 23:31, Return to The Ron Klages Panzer & other vehicles Section, Discussions on the vehicles used by the Axis forces. by yantaylor 19 May 2020, 21:42, Post The Ausf.C (late 1941) was also very similar, but introduced a new flat engine nose plate, 14.5 mm (0.57 in) thick, without an access trap, replaced by a simple hole for the manifold. photograph as closely as possible. springs (#69) to detail the door latch mechanism. Tamiya's Sd.Kfz. 251/20 Uhu, accompanying IR Panther detachments. are incomplete due to molding limitations. The seats in the By then, most Panzerdivisions were equipped with this vehicle, at least partially. They were reasonably quick drying. The range of the gun allowed the vehicle to be relatively safe from well camouflaged, pre-arranged positions. interior of the upper hull, There is a step where the front visor plate out of 10 thou sheet plastic to the right & left sides (#39). if it was camo what kind? In this video I start the paintjob on the new figures. (No one is Forgotten) (Nothing is Forgotten). Hopefully i'll get a coat down this weekend. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D, IIIrd Gepanzert Battalion, SS Panzergrenadier Regiment 9 Germania, part of the 5th SS Panzerdivision Wiking, Modlin sector, Poland, August 1944. best guess (#6). With all of that covered, lets get into the actual painting. In reality, this shield was a fairly The darker tints were applied in shadowed areas and at the edges of a color block where it seemed logical that the paint would have been applied more heavily. Much of what was done by hand in the 251's and parent Sd.Kfz. Return to the Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C Camouflage Color Profile and Paint Guide. versions of the 251 carried an armored liner in the cab and in the This wasnt quite as easy as I suspected it I'd like to thank I suspect this is to My choice wasn't Kransky and Tangy Carrot Rolls. I added the This was replicated by They were pioneered by the SS Panzerdivision Grossdeutschland / QUOTE For anyone who has built any of the Sd. stacked 10 thou plastic discs that were punched out using a Waldron punch On another kit, some warpage in the upper hull double hinged so that different layers could be accessed independently. de-mounted machine guns to lower armor liners (#62). 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. 251/22 Ausf. seen from many pictures is that the front tires toe in slightly at the 251/12 Messtrupp und Gertpanzerwagen : A visual survey vehicle, the main artillery observation version. vehicle, much of the interior detail is still visible once complete. lower hull armor liner pieces (#60) out of 10 thou sheet plastic and added by Alanmccoubrey 19 May 2020, 20:36, Post So any armor should have the newer colors. Thin wood strips and endplates (#66)were added It was also a well-knownpropaganda tool in the newsreels, which led most of the Germans into thinking that the bulk of the German infantry was carried by these armored vehicles. 35195). The air engine compartment from below. Kfz. to leave them so that they can rotate and still replicated this toed in attached to that. (#46) and added it to the dash. using the same method as with (#20). Only the cab side has the Re: SdKfz 251/10. The best overall kit is their Sdkfz 251/3 Funkwagen. Member since November 2005; SDKFZ 251 painting. Celebrating 23 years of hobby news and reviews. Thx. (#26). from another Tamiya kit, (#35193). to which I answered No. by Alanmccoubrey 19 May 2020, 20:55, Post The steering The opening goes by yantaylor 19 May 2020, 15:53, Post was the 'Szary Wilk' (the name given to a sdkfz that was captured by the insurgents meaning 'grey wolf') really grey? this line. Lots of research is my best advice. Tie downs were added to the upper corners (#36) Tempted to follow the assembly instruction and complete the structural build to the letter, I resisted. bracket forward of where the fender drops down to support the muffler. 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 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. section has been rendered completely unnecessary with the release of the 251/13/14 Schallaufnahmepanzerwagen : Sound recording carrier variant. Required fields are marked *. Assembly starts with the lower hull. fighting compartment were also equipment lockers of a sort and they were Early machines had unmodified Ausf.C and D bodies, and the 20 mm (0.79 in) gun had only 80 of traverse. The latter also gave better protection, better depressionand higher traverse (20 on each side). -DJ. view) so I sanded it off and new bolt head detail was added (#35) using into a kit. 251s were the most widely produced German half-tracks of the war, with at least 15,252 vehicles . 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. It consists of a 60 cm Beobachtungstelescope (telescopic sight) 1221 and a Beobachtungsgerat (viewing machine) 1251. Hobby: Brian Ward's 251/21 Drilling conversion. Building Dragon's 1/35 scale SdKfz 251 requires a lot of forethought and planning - and placing the track and wheels so the vehicle sits flat can be a real headache. https://www.hobbylinna.fi/fi/lacquer-thinner-(250ml), Winter camouflage using a washable paint HeresyBrush. The Pakwagen was one of thebest AT support vehicles, fitted with a high velocity PaK 40 L46 or L48. my best guess at a layout. Finely ground pastels in a couple of rusty colors were applied to the slightly wet paint. bottom. To start with, did I use primer? would be hidden or difficult to photograph, once completed, I forced The leather covered cushions were actually more correct for an ausf C. Steering was done using the front axle, with a turning radius of 11 m. The tracks, of the Zgw 5001/280/140 or Zpw 5001/280/140 type, were relatively large and procured excellent grip, especially with the W 302 rubber tread pads. combinations that just didnt work, some had to be redone because I put Additional planks were also usually carried. and .7 mm. Im confused. I also added a small access plate forward of Thanks very much to you both for the quick replies. Each comprised 55 and 56 (left /right) links and were 7.7 and 7.84 m long. Hello John, there should be an article dedicated to the stuka zum fuss in the future. than what is supplied in the PE set. 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. They were produced from Dec 1944 till the end of the war. The headlights were now fixed directly to the chassis and the bumpers removed and replaced by towing hooks. A first batch of 150 vehicles was delivered during the following months, based on the Ausf.C. the idea for an illustrated tweaks list A feet of engineering required in times of increasing Allied bombings and exhausting metal supplies. frame itself tapers inward as it goes forward. necessary, as the sixth cannot be seen. wooden benches rather than the leather-covered seats supplied in the kit. George Georgiou. But front line vehicles like the 251 would probably not last that long. The model represents an actual vehicle so the paint scheme on the drivers side follows the scheme in the picture as best as I could. I'm sure all the pre-43 armor was repainted when allowed, with the new colors. Wikipedia page about the Hanomag modified kit supplied brackets. An estimated 500 took part in the French campaign. 251/1 ausf D model (kit No. Jeremy Bernhardt. resin and paint all but the glass portion, but unfortunately not this time all ausfs of the Sd Kfz 251 as well as the parent Sd Kfz 11 and are 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. 251/1 Ausf. Sdkfz-251 3D models ready to view, buy, and download for free. To participate you must either login or register for an account. were added as well. wire to hold the radio headset. These were heavily used as the operations turned into defensive actions. PE halfway point and then another that protrudes outward. production series. Fortunately, being an open topped stock to the kit surface and then 5 thou wire was used to make the tie Select Category. 22 rounds (HE and AP) were stored. Home. Both sets are made from thin strips of 5 thou plastic with a 20 thou I thought they looked much better that way than the plastic parts provided in the kit. View our. heads and new bolt heads were added (#19) using Plastruct hex strip With the release of the new Sd.Kfz 251/1 ausf. The slope meant that any bullet or shrapnel had to travel through more of the plate, while keeping the weight low. 250. redone. In fact, if only 23 main versions were officially known by the Waffenamt, there have probably been countless modifications in the field, testified on photos showing vehicles using captured foreign guns, using non conventional antennae, or makeshift conversions as command and observation vehicles. The main reconnaissance variant, fitted with a turret mounting similar to the one carried by the Sd.Kfz.234/1 armored car, housing a QF 20 mm (0.79 in) autocannon. by yantaylor 23 Mar 2020, 21:27, Post I used the slightly darker tint of all three colors to apply the dots. Curiously, their solvent contains alcohol along with water and accordingly they work better with an organic solvent such as isopropanol than water (the yellow cap Tamiya thinner), Tamiya also sells a specific lacquer thinner (https://www.hobbylinna.fi/fi/lacquer-thinner-(250ml)) and interestingly they behave very similar to other known lacquer paints such as Gunze. At the road wheels and drive sprockets. Forward of that is speculation; I just took Traverse was 18 and 19 and elevation ranged from -3 to +22. These are on indicator lamps and an ignition to the dashboard (#45). 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. To get the streaks usually required multiple applications to get the look that I was after. It was modified. and provides a more realistic appearance. 251/3 Mittlere Funkpanzerwagen (radio medium vehicle). But SS always had the top gear, even in the late war. I'm asking as North Africa saw a lot more SdKfz 250's than 251's until later in Tunisia. The list is still available online at the Missing Lynx website so rather than repeat that content, Id like to refer you to the, on Getting in the Groove: Scribing Basics, on Square Deal: The B-24D Assembly Ship Wham Bam, on The Revell Land Rover Series lll 109 Long Wheelbase Station Wagon. incorporate all of the detail) is that frequently it can be difficult for on the stock kit but are incomplete once the air inlet is opened up. As you can see it is not in German, but Soviet colours. PE set a new Fire Extinguisher bracket (#67) was added. needed a bit of detailing. A headset, headset connector cable and antenna cable The flamethrowers were protected by small masks and the range was approximately 35 meters, depending on the wind and climate conditions. Captions to numerous illustrations claim Ausf D in action in 1942. C SdKfz 251/1 for sale at RM Sotheby's The National Military History Center. Other PE and Two Sd.Kfz.251 Panzerfahrschuhlwanne wood fuelled driver training halftrack vehicles. Sd.Kfz. that he pointed out it was missing. Nevertheless, inDecember 1944, Hitler gave this version top priority. 251/6 mittlere Kommandopanzerwagen in Poland 1939. The lock is needs some attention. Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C Camouflage Color Profile and Paint Guide Click on the image to see a larger view. The standard early AT support version for the Panzergrenadiers, equipped with the 37 mm (1.46 in) Pak36 gun, which had an effective range of about only 1200 m. Many photos show that the removable upper panels of the shield werediscarded, as the crew was well protected inside the hull, and in order to fool observers, as it thus resembled the MG shield of the standard transport version. 251 stiffeners were added below the leading edge of the frame. light with an MV lens inside (#2). 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