SDKFZ 251/23 Turret

[pickelhaube]

Hey Guys ,

Here a new topic to vote on.

I have been contact by several guys who want the 251 Hanomag with the Sdkfz type turret 251/23

It looks as a stop gap measure they did use original 222 turret on top of the.

This is good because that is done !!!

But as the war progressed they made a purposfull elongated turret.

The new turret had the same weapons system but it was elongated and the front and back were more streamlined omitting 2 of the facetts front and back.

What would you guys like ?

Original Sdkfz 222 turret






Purpase made elongated turret



The poll is for the guys who actually want this mod.

[pickelhaube]

Hmmmm......

Not a lot of interest.

Perhaps the days of these types of mods have come and gone .

It has been a while since I have looked into this mod and I have forgotten some of he key facts of the SDKFZ 251/23 .

First it was a concept that was to use the turret of the SDKFZ 234/1 8 rad ( 8 wheel ) .




This may or may not have happened . There is no record proof or pictures.

So it could be said that there was a possibility that either turrets could have been used.

Depending on the availabilty of both turrets.

So , here in modern times the only turret available in 1 1/8th is my Sdkfz 222 turret .

So that is the one I will choose.

Unless there turns out to be a big demand for the 234 style turret.

[dannyc]

The 222 turret would be best from what I have read that was the turret the prototype design had

[Crazy Kraut]

what turret is the right one for the Sdkfz140-1 Aufklaerer-38T ??
This is my next custom Project.
If I ever get my case with all the kits inside

[pickelhaube]

Well with minimum work and frozen fingers I mounted the 22 turret on the 251 .

As mods go once you build the turret it will mount on the 251 in a matter of minutes .

All you have to do is snip off the rails along the walls and the roof in.

$45 plus shipping.

[pickelhaube]

Well with minimum work and frozen fingers I mounted the 22 turret on the 251 .

As mods go once you build the turret it will mount on the 251 in a matter of minutes .

All you have to do is snip off the rails along the walls and the roof in.

[normandy]

Very nice Matthew! When your ready to take orders, 223 and these turret...let me know.
Great looking Kit!!!

[Arkhan Prod]

great job
I may look on ebay for a 251 ^^

[Crazy Kraut]

I think I´ll take 2.
More crazy (kraut) custom ideas in the head

[Crazy Kraut]

Would like to vote 2times for the Purposely made turret

[pickelhaube]

OK Guys,

For those who want this now is the time.

I sold a BUNCH on ebay and things are winding down.

I need to finish this run and the 222 because I need to get back on the HIND !!

Please get your orders in now because it will be months before I get back to it.

$45 plus shipping.

[Crazy Kraut]

Matthew,
do I need to order the 2 longer turret for the Sdkfz 251/23 in an offical way? If yes, please take this as an order.
Sven

[Razor17019]

Well with minimum work and frozen fingers I mounted the 22 turret on the 251 .

As mods go once you build the turret it will mount on the 251 in a matter of minutes .

All you have to do is snip off the rails along the walls and the roof in.

Pickle,
What is the cost for one of these?
Razor

[pickelhaube]

The turret and 251 roof plate sales for $45 plus $7 for shipping.

I am selling only the 222 turret at this time.

The longer version will be made after I get through all of the HIND kits.

[Crazy Kraut]

Matthew,
the 22 turret is fine for me and my customizing projects.
I´ll take 2 of them but did not need the 251 roof plate.
Will send you a PM

Thanks
Sven

[normandy]

" The longer version will be made after I get through all of the HIND kits. "

Matthew if you make it I'll order one.

[normandy]

Still working on the Pickelhaube 251/23 turret and not planned that its on the tan, green camo white 13 251...
great kit!



The elongated turret I made but Matthew does a better job!!!


The cannon, MG and seats are Pickelhaube made.

[pickelhaube]

All kits are made packed and ready to ship.

All 251 turrets ,222 and 223 sales have been pulled off of e-bay and it is time to get back on the HIND .

I will keep my concrete barriers up on ebay because they are made from left over resin.

[normandy]

I got a little more done on the 251/23, the pic not the best but it gives an idea of how the turret looks
on the vehicle. Haven't put the cage on yet....

[pickelhaube]

It takes on a whole other look with the turret.


Sharp looking camo .

Must have taken some time.

[Axis Nightmare]

I got a little more done on the 251/23, the pic not the best but it gives an idea of how the turret looks
on the vehicle. Haven't put the cage on yet....

Great paint job!

[normandy]

This is the 21st 251 I used, I can't remember the series. Anyway its the white 13 with the white
Grossdeutschland Division marking on it and green dark yellow camo. I removed the 13 and the
white GD emblem and I added the red brown, green and dark yellow as needed.

[normandy]