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AFV Resource Feature No.1 - Sd.Kfz 251

Introduction

In recent years, both Dragon Models and AFV Club have been releasing a good number of variants of that most fascinating of vehicles - the Sd Kfz 251 in 1/35th scale. The 251 series is however, a bit of a minefield for modellers.. Four different 'marks' were produced (Ausf 'A' to 'D') with each 'Ausf' running to 20 + variants. Therefore, using the existing reviews, here on Armorama, this article will be the first in a series, to 'pull together' the many reviews and features which have been published on the site.
The sections

1) Sd Kfz 251 Book reviews.

2) Sd Kfz 251 Kit Reviews.

3) Sd Kfz 251 AM Product Reviews.

3) Sd Kfz 251 Build features.
1) Book Reviews

Tank Power Vol. VI - Sd Kfz 251 (part 1)



Tank Power Vol. X - Sd Kfz 251, (part 2)



Model Detail Monograph no.22 - Sd.kfz251/1 Ausf. D



Modelling The SdKfz251 Halftrack


2) Sd Kfz 251 1/35th Scale Kit Reviews:

Sd.Kfz 251/7 Ausf. D '3-in-one' (DRAGON)

Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. 'C' (DRAGON)

Sd. Kfz 251/2 (Ausf 'C') mit Wurfrahmen (DRAGON)
3) AM (After Market) Product reviews:

Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf. D PE Update (for DML 6233)

Tarpaulin For Dragon`s Sd.Kfz 251 C

Replacement Wheels for Sd.Kfz 251 Series kits
4) Feature Build Articles

Sd.Kfz.251/16 Flammpanzerwagen (DRAGON)

Building Dragon's Sd.Kfz. 251/9 ausf D

building Dragon's 251 mit Wurfrahmen
Conclusions and some useful links...

The 251, as I mentioned in the intoduction, is a complex subject for the modeller. However, there are some superb kts of the subject available along with some first-class reference material. For those wishing to build up their reference library with the minimum of hassle and expenditure, two publishing houses are particularly worth a mention - Osprey Publishing and the Polish company, Wydawnictwo Militaria. For AM (aftermarket) additions, a number of companies are producing some extraordinary sets. There are a number of retailers whose service and wide range of stock are worth noting - these can be found in the links below...

Appendices...


Comparison reviews (AFV Club & DML) 251s...

These reviews were done by Terry Ashley over at the superb P.M.M.S. website..

P.M.M.S. 251 Reviews Index

AfterMarket Track Set Comparison

Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. 'C' Kit Comparison

Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. 'D' Kit Comparison

Publishers:

Osprey Publishing

Concord Publications

Wydawnictwo Militaria

On-line Retailers

AirConnection (Canada)

Jadar Models (Poland)

LuckyModel (Hong Kong)

HobbyEasy (Hong Kong

All these are retailers whom I buy from on a regular basis and as such, I personally find their service and product availability excellent.

About the Author

About Jim Rae (jimbrae)
FROM: PROVINCIA DE LUGO, SPAIN / ESPAņA

Self-employed English teacher living in NW Spain. Been modelling off and on since the sixties. Came back into the hobby around ten years ago. First love is Soviet Armor with German subjects running a close second. Currently exploring ways of getting cloned to allow time for modelling, working and wr...