Das Werk SdKfz 251/1 Ausf D in 1/16th scale

[Heavens Eagle]

@Sharkmouth Appreciate the posting Saúl, but where is the link?

 

[Sharkmouth]

AFV Modeller posted on Faceplant so no link yet.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

AFV Modeller posted on Faceplant so no link yet.

OK, that helps. Much appreciated.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have been working on this quite a bit. It's just that at this point there is a lot of little steps that have to be gone through to get things done. Building the parts that go in the chassis. Build the engine, and drive train. Detail the engine and drive train. Adding in missing parts (big voltage regulator on the generator.
Painting the engine on something like this isn't a "spray it black and go" job. The engine actually has all kinds of colors and textures, some of which are subtle, but it makes a huge difference. I do have some decent color photos taken during a 251/9 that are a big help as they were before/after photos and even the after were not all that different from the before. Mostly just really cleaned up.
The first photo is of the narrow bogies. These are big enough that you can see inside them quite easily and the grey plastic axle shows quite easily. The top center part of these 4 axles on each side will have to be painted with the primer color at minimum.
The lever shocks were actually pretty easy to mod so they would work. I will do an in depth instruction on how I did them. The rear was really easy as all that had to be done was the shock itself.
Here are some photos.

 

[moon puppy]

Good job Paul, surprised you didn't install those moving parts with brass rods.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Good job Paul, surprised you didn't install those moving parts with brass rods.

Actually the suspension is fairly well designed, fits well and is strong as it is. I didn't need any additional strength or alignment. On the front lever shock attachments to the support bar those needed to be cut loose and modded to allow a little side to side motion I did use a brass rod just because it worked better, but could probably have used a plastic rod. The rod in that place just made it something that I didn't have to worry about once done.

 

[JSteinman]

Very Kewl but way to big for me!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Very Kewl but way to big for me!

Thanks John. It is actually a lot smaller than many of my other 1/32 and 1/35th scale models. I am loving the detail and the sizing is such that you can actually see the details. The trick is to do the paint where it all shows which is where I am struggling. It's getting there, and is a learning process, but the ponder factor is a chore.

 

[Tim A.]

Looking good Paul. At the moment I'm a bit confused with the confusing instructions of the Das Werk Panzer III.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Want me to dig mine out and chat about it over the phone?

 

[Tim A.]

Want me to dig mine out and chat about it over the phone?

When I clear my workbench off tomorrow I'll give you a ring if your going to be around?

 

[Heavens Eagle]

When I clear my workbench off tomorrow I'll give you a ring if your going to be around?

I will dig out the Panzer III kit and have it sitting by. I will probably be working on my 251 kit and will have the phone close by.

 

[iambrb]

That’s some neat stuff! Please consider that tight camo pattern on the box art

I want to do the rocket launcher version of this

 

[jknaus]

I just saw FCM has a conversion to do a SD.Kfz 251/10 with the 3.7cm pak. Dont really like FCM stuff but its out there if you do.

16533 Sdkfz 251/10 1/16 scale. - FCModeltrend

16533 Sdkfz 251/10 1/16 scale. 3d printed conversion for the Das Werk kit.

www.fcmodeltrend.com

James

 

[paddy]

Whenever i see wheels i think, lucky they dont have spokes,,,,,as you have 34 of them Looking good Paul always love the detail you put in ,

 

[Heavens Eagle]

It has been a while since I posted an update on this. I HAVE been working on it, but the amount of detail on the engine was daunting and the corrections required a bit of study, thought, revisions and re-revisions. It also forced me to do some more internet digging to find better detail photos. I am content with how it has turned out so far.

Here is the update:

Edit: The engine photo in the following photo is one of my main reference sources.

I am now working on the chassis and installing the linkages and goodies that go under the floor and around the transmission and differential/final drive.
I am also having to modify the linkages so the steering will continue to work. The steering box has an arm that goes to the left steering knuckle, AND on the inside has an arm that goes back to an assembly that works the brake drums on the track driving wheels. It can all articulate with some creative work on the linkages so they can turn. I wouldn't bother with a smaller build but this is so large that it is fairly easy to drill things out and modify it so it works.

Let me know what you think so far.

 

[paddy]

I had a troubled sleep last night, not sure if i had succeeded with what i was trying to do on my Fiat Build but this morning i am 100% inspired once again by Paul here , i guess this is one of the reason why we post our builds as inspiration and motivation are often the missing factor.
Really nice Paul and like you , i think i am now more interested in improving what's in the box than i am just gluing parts together 10/10

 

[centaur567]

Great work so far. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Great eye for detail Paul. I wish the folks who took over ScaleHardware kept their full line of products. I ordered some stuff the other week and noticed some smaller sizes were not offered anymore. First time I ordered I basically got one of each, used them on various things. Like the steering on the SAS jeep articulates, only problem is it's glued to the base.

Paul if you make the steering linkage work, you do not have to make the steering wheel move also..but that would be neat.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I had a troubled sleep last night, not sure if i had succeeded with what i was trying to do on my Fiat Build but this morning i am 100% inspired once again by Paul here , i guess this is one of the reason why we post our builds as inspiration and motivation are often the missing factor.
Really nice Paul and like you , i think i am now more interested in improving what's in the box than i am just gluing parts together 10/10

Glad it helped inspire. You and your work do the same for me my friend. It took a while to grind through the engine build, but I am "mostly" past a lot of it now.

Great eye for detail Paul. I wish the folks who took over ScaleHardware kept their full line of products. I ordered some stuff the other week and noticed some smaller sizes were not offered anymore. First time I ordered I basically got one of each, used them on various things. Like the steering on the SAS jeep articulates, only problem is it's glued to the base.

Paul if you make the steering linkage work, you do not have to make the steering wheel move also..but that would be neat.

You are right Bob, too much gearing and all to get the steering wheel to work with it. There would be the worm gear in the box then the weird 90° turn of the steering wheel itself. Yeah, not going to go that far.