Sdkfz 251 Backdate Assembly Instructions !!

CENT-ONE · Post by **CENT-ONE** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:08 pm

ya know, 1/18 is kinda small... I'm voting for a cardboard kit to put on my car!

CENT-ONE · Post by **CENT-ONE** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:44 pm

I voted other, decided that the 251/10 makes the most sense as I could use the PAK for multiple customs.

kevrut · Post by **kevrut** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:14 pm

Can you build a functional flame thrower? That would be cool.

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:51 pm

I voted for the Sdkfz 251/23. You also neeeded an All vote.

grockwood · Post by **grockwood** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:22 pm

I voted for the SDKFZ 251/9. The 251/9's gun is actualy from the PZIV. When they upgunned the PZ IV's they wanted to still use the short barrelled 75 because it was a good infantry support gun. So they mounted it in Halftracks, Armoured cars and the PZ III Ms. My second choice would be the 37mm "door knocker" gun. This gun was used for the platoon leaders halftrack.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:28 pm

kevrut wrote:Can you build a functional flame thrower? That would be cool.

Send one to RED..

hotrodrock · Post by **hotrodrock** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:45 pm

Make a kit to convert 21st's Sdkfz to a 251/1 so I can make a DAK vehicle.

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:56 pm

Make one that would look good far normandy dios.

CENT-ONE · Post by **CENT-ONE** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:35 pm

kevrut wrote:Can you build a functional flame thrower? That would be cool.

actually wouldn't be too hard to do with a couple of butane pencil torches, just modify and extend the brass neck and hide the fuel cell in the 251's tanks... I picked up a stack of those torches at harbor freight last year on clearance for $1 a piece but they seem to have been packed away somewhere.

General Blasto · Post by **General Blasto** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:18 pm

For the vote, I did "other" I thought of the SDkfz 7 which most of us need to pull the 88s. I didn't realize this was about the SDkfz 251 customization. Well it isn't too hard to make the 222 style turret like I did on the dragon wagon.

I hadn't put the screen tops on it yet

That was my Dragon wagon phase I .
Soon(I hope) I will get to the Dragon wagon phase II which will be about the same as I plan on using a modified turret from off of a BBI 8 wheel assualt(modern) vehicle, I just don't remember the name of it.

It will be about the same design, 6 wheels and no tracks for faster speed.

I will also at the same time be making my SDkfz 7/1 mini AA Famo being I'm using the track off of the same SDkfz 251 that will become the second Dragon wagon. You guys should try kitbashing if you don't already do so, it's fun AND you learn how to do it. Every model I make gets better each time I make a new one

Da General

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:37 pm

Hey Guys,
I am not too hip on the 251 designations. The guys who hit other what kind of 251 ? The 251/? numbers I have no idea what they are. Say what kind flame thrower , flak and the like so I know what kind you all would like.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:23 pm

Pickelhaube, this might help...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_251
and maybe this...http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/ger ... 1df_1.html Let me try this once more....
http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/ger ... ancik.html
OK.... go to gallery click on WWII and scroll down to Sd Kfz 251 You should see each model.

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:59 pm

I would LOVE the stummel

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:36 pm

How about a Stuka Zu Fuss or a Pioneerwagen?

(ducking for cover now!)

flyboy_fx · Post by **flyboy_fx** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:41 pm

olifant wrote:How about a Stuka Zu Fuss or a Pioneerwagen?

(ducking for cover now!)

YOU ARE NOT HELPING THE THOUGHT TRAIN. $*!% it just derailed, way to go.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:55 pm

Here is a 251 custom for you.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-35-Built-German-W ... 7C294%3A50

Do you guys think that I should do a final poll on the 251 ?

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:28 pm

Well I was about to ask if this thing was ever made and then saw finns pic' second from the bottom, looks like a different turret but what the heck... Cool custom.
Pickelhaube its up to you.

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:35 pm

.......... I'd bet the turret does'nt rotate on it. The thing would just tip over.

Mitch v MG

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:36 am

Hey Guys ,

I have so many things that I want to do and this project is one of them. For starters, I really like the looks of the command vehicle . That large aerial on top talks to me.I am not sure of doing the radio inside of it. Just the aerial on top. I would do it with mounting clips that just hang on the armor.
Opinoins ?

Also I was thinking of doing a C/D conversion. Retro changing the rear end from the single slope to the compound clam shell doors. Just cut the old off and pop mine on.
Opions ?

KWR190 · Post by **KWR190** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 2:04 pm

Ill take what ever you make Matt I have 9 SD251 ready to go hope you make 1 of each

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:06 pm

Matthew,any news about 251 conversions in the future,I would be happy with any or all.

flpickupman · Post by **flpickupman** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:50 pm

pickelhaube wrote:Hey Guys ,

I have so many things that I want to do and this project is one of them. For starters, I really like the looks of the command vehicle . That large aerial on top talks to me.I am not sure of doing the radio inside of it. Just the aerial on top. I would do it with mounting clips that just hang on the armor.
Opinoins ?

Also I was thinking of doing a C/D conversion. Retro changing the rear end from the single slope to the compound clam shell doors. Just cut the old off and pop mine on.
Opions ?

How about a 'C' variant command vehicle?

Seriously, a bolt on 'C' rear end would rescue my languishing custom project.

This is as far as I got.

It would probably light a fire under my butt to convert more than one.

1958Zelda · Post by **1958Zelda** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:08 pm

Any plans on any of these customs?

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sun May 31, 2009 5:23 pm

I started this a few month's back but kept it under wraps. A back dated 251. I was thinking of making it 2 ways doors closed static and those big crazy door hinges that function.

The closed staic doors will be way cheaper to replicate. all you would have to do is cut yours off and put mine on. The kit would come with the proper tool boxes and armor for the bonnet.

Here is the start with the rough in. Popularity will determine if this gets done.

Small Scale Military Headquarters

Sdkfz 251 Backdate Assembly Instructions !!

Wich Sdktz would you like to have customized ?