Sdkfz 251 Backdate Assembly Instructions !!

[pickelhaube]

I forgot that I need to make the turn signals

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[1958Zelda]

look on the 1/18 flak 88 wheel carrage for a pick and nice sledge hammer to cast from.

[pickelhaube]

look on the 1/18 flak 88 wheel carrage for a pick and nice sledge hammer to cast from.

Thanks Zelda for the tip !!

I am thinking about 2 weeks and I will have all the prototype done ready for the mold making process !!!

Finally after years of sitting on the shelf this project will become a reality.

[maritime96]

Really looking forward to this mod. - I have the half track waiting.

[Aracula]

This is a gun I made for the Hanomag a long time ago is this what you guys are referring to?

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[maritime96]

Cool mod Aracula, Looks like it would drop right into the Halftrack.

[normandy]

I am thinking about 2 weeks and I will have all the prototype done ready for the mold making process !!!

Finally after years of sitting on the shelf this project will become a reality.

Pickel, I'm looking forward to the 251 Backdate oh and I started on the 251/23, thanks for the turret.

[pickelhaube]

There is not as much guys who want this but I there is always ebay and it is something that had to be finished.

The proto is done !!!!!

I debated if I was going to do the front fenders . After some thought I decided to go ahead and do them as well as make some sockets for the head lamps . I did this for you guys who do not want to cut the fenders . It was actually not that bad.

Mark the fenders at the point of the armor.



Draw a straight line between them and cut .



If you do not want to cut the fenders I made the socket for the head lamos . Of course you will have to cut off the bosch light.

Notice were the curb feelers are . If you do decide to cut the fenders they will have to be located on the flat area on top of the fender. Aprx were they are now just moved back.








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I will take payments now if you guys have recovered from the Jagdpanther.

Can I squeeze $55 out of you guys plus shipping on this ?

All of the parts painted gray in the pictures I will make including the sledge hammer and pick ax.

I over worked my wrist pouring the Jagdpanther kits so I am going to give it a rest. The Jumbo Proto is next !!

[normandy]

That looks great Matthew, I'd like 3. You've captured all the details of the iconic German halftrack,
it really hit the mark..... well done!
Oh and the price, thats a deal. I'll stop by the post office in the morning.

Maybe something for some 1:18 DAK figures to ride in...

[maritime96]

I am in as well. For 1 definitely, maybe 2. PM sent

[blitzhazed]

MATTHEW i am in for 2 kits if I have-not said all ready PLEASE put aside for me THANKYOU

[grockwood]

I will take 2 of the 251 back date kits. How much for shipping ?

[pickelhaube]

I will take 2 of the 251 back date kits. How much for shipping ?

$10-$15 on the shipping ?

I made a major goof on the front fender and will change it ASAP .

I cut the flat part on top of the fender toooooooooo short .

[normandy]

I missed that until you mentioned it.

I see now looking at the left front fender in this photo...



Its going to be a great kit!

[[CAT]CplSlade]

Yeah, looking at that picture I'd say the flat part needs to extend out about even with the forward edge of the rims before making that angle downwards and ending roughly even with the tire's front edge. Looks to be approx a 30º angle of descent.

[pickelhaube]

I will fix the fenders next week and start the mold making process .

[pickelhaube]

OK here we go I redid the head light fenders tabs.

I think it looks a lot better.





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[normandy]

Ah, much better....Looks great Pickel!!

[maritime96]

Looks spot on to the model picture. Nice work as always

[pickelhaube]

Production has started on the backdate kit and everything is coming out great except the doors for some reason they are not coming out so good. I think that I made them too thin. I will try and remake the mold a different way if that does not work I will make to thicken them out .

When you guys make payments please do the following along with your payments.

1. State what you are paying for .
2. Please include your forum name

Here is a list of what I can pull from payments if your name is not on the list please contact me via PM.

Normandy-- x 3 kits
Zelda ------ -x2 kits
Maritime 96---x 2 kits
Grockwood ----x 2 kits

Is your name missing ?

Please contact me ASAP

[Jnewboy]

Put me down for one kit, how much do I owe you with shipping? thanks! It looks good!

[normandy]

My order is correct, I just need to know what shipping is and I'll send it out.

[maritime96]

My order is also correct, and I think we are all squared up for the moment.

[pickelhaube]

Hey Guys almost all of the parts have been made .

Well over 320 parts

Time for some touch up and kitting and these should ship early next week.

[normandy]

over 320 parts? Holy cow, I thought you'd have it easy on this project... with not so many parts.
This ones gonna be a beauty!