Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Sd.Kfz 251 Hanomag

Here are some pictures of my two 251/1 Hanomags. Number 1022 is the old Ausf. C variant, and the older Warlord resin model that I purchased a while back before the new plastic one became available. The second (317) is the Ausf. D variant, and the new Warlord plastic model. I am not really sure of the differences between the real vehicles, but the two models do have some differences. The older model is thinner and a bit taller than the new plastic one, again, not sure if this reflects actual differences or just differences between the sculpts. The gunner on the new plastic model was noticeably bigger than the old gunner model, but the new plastic infantry are bigger than the older metal models as well so that was expected. The gunner model in the Ausf. D variant is not the original one that came with the vehicle model. Instead, I used a War Games Factory model that I already had so that the two gunners would be closer in size. You may notice that in the rear shot of the Hanomags that the WGF guy is missing his equipment, as I still have a bit of work and touching up to do. 



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This is also my first attempt at German camouflage. I am working on some SS that have the Pea Dot camouflage as well. I had hoped to have them done by now, but now they will have to wait until I get back from my trip.




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5 comments:

  1. David WoodApril 17, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    Looking good. I picked up 3 Black tree Design variants a short while back - possibly some of the worse kits I have ever purchased - so I cannot justify picking the new plastic version up....although probably will at some point!

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  2. KirkApril 17, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Thanks David.

    Sorry to hear about the quality, or lack there of, with the Black Tree Designs vehicles. I don't personally own any of their vehicles, but I have friends that do and they too complain about the poor quality. On the other hand most people like the figures they produce.

    I really liked the plastic version. Assembly took a bit longer than the resin model, but the quality was is far above and beyond the old one.

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    1. AnonymousDecember 1, 2016 at 2:18 AM

      i also have 3 black tree design sdkfz 250's and yes the quality is awful, the put together is so bbad i nearly gave them to a scrap metal dealer, im sure i could have got a good price for the weight of them.

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  3. Moiterei_1984April 17, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Great work in the Sd.Kfz 's! I recently built a WG plastic Hanomag myself and your right, these are great bang for your cash.

    I'd liked to subscribe to your blog, though it's apparently not possible.
    Cheers!

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  4. KirkApril 17, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I am really new to this blogging stuff. So basically the place is just propped up with some Popsicle sticks and scotch tape until I can figure out what I am doing. I will see if I can figure it out and let you know.

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