Sdkfz 251 Backdate Assembly Instructions !!

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Wich Sdktz would you like to have customized ?

1.251/20 Infared searchlight
8
19%
2. 251/9 Short barrel cannon Panzer III type
9
21%
3. 251/23 222 turret style
10
24%
4.251/21 3 barrel antiaircraft
3
7%
5. 88 prototype
1
2%
6. 251/16 Flame thrower
3
7%
7. 251/17 Single barrel flak 38
3
7%
8. 251/8 ambulance
2
5%
9. 251/10 Pak 3.7
2
5%
10. 251/3 Radio
1
2%
 
Total votes: 42

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by ram04 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:21 am

PM sent.

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:06 am

ram04 wrote:PM sent.

PM returned !!

I will try to finish the standard top today. I guess it is my XD gift for Father's Day to myself . :roll:

Jnew boy asked about a top for the PAK Hanomag.

Would there be any interest in a cover for the American 1/2 track ?

Did they even have them ?
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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by grunt1 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:26 am

Yes and yes.

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by Razor17019 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:45 am

pickelhaube wrote:
ram04 wrote:PM sent.

PM returned !!

I will try to finish the standard top today. I guess it is my XD gift for Father's Day to myself . :roll:

Jnew boy asked about a top for the PAK Hanomag.

Would there be any interest in a cover for the American 1/2 track ?

Did they even have them ?
PH,
Are you able to show us what the other 2 covers will look like on a hanomag?

I too would like a cover for US halftrack.
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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by ram04 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:30 pm

I've never seen that cover on the American half-track, but if you make them, I'll take one, looks really cool :D

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For Ambulance Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:31 pm

The standard tarpaulin prototype is done !!!


Standard with tall ambulance.
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I need to thin out the front roll just a little around the top deck splash deflector. It looks a little thick. Other than that it is done.

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 "Standard" Prototype Tarpaulin Do

Post by TankAce » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:41 am

They look pretty close in size ,but i can still see the difference when one is next to the other one. I have plenty of variations of the Hanomag. So i would be getting this for sure.
After seeing the pictures of the U.S. halftrack with the top,it is something worth getting too, because most of this 21st century vehicles (jeep,trucks,haftracks) all came top less. :shock:
The WC 51 truck has a very fragile roof and most people that are selling this open or (on the box) have the broken roof bracket problem.

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Re: 1/18 Scale Sdkfz 251 "Standard" Prototype Tarpaulin Do

Post by pickelhaube » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:57 am

Tarps for the American half track I can do does anybody have any good reference pics of the top ? # view drawing would be great !!

Also does anybody have any good reference pics of the radio layout for the Sdkfz 251 /3 ?

I need the layout for the large antenna racked version.

3 view drawings would be perfect !!. I also would like some good references for the power generator.

Thanks !!
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:25 am

Normandy,

Thanks for those links !!!

When this is ready to start , I think that I will sell this with 2 options

1. Antenna only
2. Antenna with radios/power generator.

Some may want the antenna only because all you would have to do is paint and stick. Were as the radio equipment will require some cutting and fitting to the 251 that some may feel apprehensive in doing.

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by Jnewboy » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:58 pm

I think this is cool but didn't it get no votes?? personal favorite??

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:07 pm

Jnewboy wrote:I think this is cool but didn't it get no votes?? personal favorite??
Yes it is :wink:
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by Jnewboy » Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:43 pm

pickelhaube wrote:
Jnewboy wrote:I think this is cool but didn't it get no votes?? personal favorite??
Yes it is :wink:
Good! glad to see you are taking care of yourself for a change!! :D

If I had your skill everyone would be at my mercy of what I felt like I wanted :lol:

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by ram04 » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:06 am

PH, any updates on the Ambulance Covers :D

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Pics Needed For The 251/3 Radio Layout

Post by pickelhaube » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:29 am

ram04 wrote:PH, any updates on the Ambulance Covers :D

They have been for sale for about 2 weeks now and I have even sold a few on e-bay.

$20 for the cover and about $5- $6 for shipping.

They are coming out real clean and crisp.

Of course the mould is bran new :D :D

I thought the vampire action was a what if. I was wrong . :oops:

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Customs . Vampires Are Real !!

Post by ram04 » Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:17 pm

Pretty cool, are these going to go into production?, if so count me in for one 8)

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Customs . Vampires Are Real !!

Post by Jnewboy » Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:45 pm

The Vampire kits are very real and upon hitlers orders were used in small nighttime counter attacks allot toward the end, the russians would over run an area in the day and that night special units held in reserve would attack before the reds could dig in. It did not accomplish regaining ground but did inflict heavy casualties at times and disrupted the next days offensive plan. unknown how many were made and what all they were equipped on but I know for sure the STG44 Rifle, the Panther tank and the Sdkfz 251 were all used in combat with it.

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Customs . Vampires Are Real !!

Post by paulpratt » Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:29 pm

The Vampire stuff was to be put to use during the ardennes offensive, but the trains never left the depot.

If you produce that stuff, put me down for a set. Probably a few sets of the tank mounted IR stuff.
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Customs . Vampires Are Real !!

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:23 pm

I changed the rippels on the tarp so that they look different than the tall ambulance cover.

I am ready to take orders for the " standard " tarp cover NOW !! :D

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For The Standard Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:51 am

I almost have the 3/4 version ready to show.

What I have done is taken my standard and cut it down.
Then I made a second roll to fit on top of the tarp to replicate the tarp being rolled over the top.

At first I made it smooth thinking that as a soldier would of smoothed it out as he got it out of the way.

It looked too smooth for me so I went back gave it a little thickness and a few wrinkles.

I actually got a towel rolled it and flattened it as I rolled then placed it over a pillow.

So with a couple more touch ups I should be able to post some pics of it later on today.
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For The Standard Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:02 pm

OK here ya go.

3/4 tarpaulin proto is done !!

If there is interest I am taking orders now.

$20 plus about $ 6 for shipping.

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For 3/4 Tarp Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:39 pm

I was hoping to do some work on the tarp and " C " version this week but my regular job interested.

So hopefully I will get a chance to do the moulds next week.
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Taking Orders For 3/4 Tarp Cover

Post by pickelhaube » Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:49 pm

I know this is a tad lame without pics , but I have my bud Scott back on board ( for a little while ) and he will be painting a few covers for me.

So I will be offering ALL OF THE TARPS PAINTED !!!!!!!

I will be offering the 3 styles in new medium and faded at a cost of only $10 extra !!!

Usually I charge double the price of the items .

They look very nice completed and now you guys can get them turnkey.

Once you receive it take it out of the box and drop in on your 251 !!!

I have family obligations this weekend but I will do my best to show pics of the paint masters on Sunday.

Hopefully I will get him to help me in the shop to try and get caught up on all of my back orders.

Let me tell you they look great and what I believe to be a great price.

So the option of fully painted your choice of new medium or faded at $30 plus about $6 shipping :D :D :D
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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Now Offering Fully Painted Tarp Covers

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:04 am

Here we go.

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Re: 1/18 Sdkfz 251 Offering Fully Painted Tarp Covers Pi

Post by pickelhaube » Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:17 am

The moulds have been made for the 3/4 tarp and I have filled the orders .

They should be shipped next week.

There does not seem to be a lot of interest in it though :?

Hopefully with time this will change.
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