After tea tonight I powered thru the two SdKfz 251's until completion, which to be honest was about ninety minutes.
I finished off the scheme with a dark wash after decal operations.
The Fujimi 251/10 Command track.
"Buffel 1", Fujimi make a nice halftrack with a pretty reasonable detail and price (when you can find them).
The Hasegawa 251/1 or "Eich 2". Probably in the top of the range in detail stakes and options.
The tracks are a bit flabby, but thats my fault for not gluing them down.
The full Company with a couple of ESCI kits I completed two years ago. Be prepared to see this Company in action very soon!
Model on!
That's damn nice camo you've got there....
ReplyDeleteCheers Fran, I tried to keep it simple. No ambush schemes for me!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Great work. They look wonderful mate.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rodger, they scrubbed up well I think.
DeleteWho will they be fighting against?
ReplyDeleteThe Mighty Red Army, well actually me. Al will play the Germans and I must admit he is in with a chance.
DeleteNice work. You do move quick!
ReplyDeleteCheers Guidowg...Funny thats what the wife says.
DeleteI do like these!
ReplyDeleteIt'll be interesting to see what the Plastic Soldier Company do with their 1/72nd version of the 251 which is apparently due to be released very soon!
Thanks kingleypark. I have not seen these yet, do you know which version they are (ABC or D models)?
DeleteThey are planning to release the D version first and later the C version. The web site also talks about a "conversion" kit for the 251 but no details as to what that may include. No prices as yet but their Pz IV kits sell for £12.50 for 3 models so I assume these will be similarly priced
DeleteOh thats a good price, and worth the wait for 3 I think.
DeleteCheers for that.
Nicely done. I don't think I have either the Fujimi or Hasegawa '251 kits on fleet - most of mine are Esci and Matchbox with a few Britannia resin kits and at least one Skytrex metal lump.
ReplyDeleteI myself have a mountain of Matchbox halftracks as well. They are showing their age however with the tracks coming apart.
DeleteA problem I am hoping to tackle fairly soon maybe by basing them.
Very cool, how many 251s do you have in total? I have enough to mount a company but would like enough to do a full battalion at some stage, might get some of those Armourfast ones
ReplyDeleteHi Al, I have quite a few made...Perhaps 15 or so and more than a few still to build.
DeleteYes I think the Armourfast one are pretty good looking at the however if PSC will release 3 per box they might be a better option.
Why are you not at work!
Mental Health day mate, it was either that or kill my boss :)
DeleteI am worried enough to believe you.
DeleteThat's a great little company there Paul
ReplyDeleteWell Done
Its a force to be reckoned with Geordie. Pity the reds!
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