Ludwig SdKfz 251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen

[Code501]

Here's my Ludwig Pakwagen build for those that are interested. Goal is to make it a complete IR fighting vehicle for indoor use by using a TK37SP or TK24SP and wiring my own hidden battle unit in it.

Components used (so far):

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From Ludwigs 251 Ausf D category:
pos1: Basis Polysterol Bausatz Für Wanne und Aufbau ohne Fahrwerk und Turm (Complete hull w/o running gear etc)
pos2: Vorderachsen Bausatz (Front axles)
pos3: Reifen und Felgensatz (3D printed Wheels and tires (Real rubber) for front axle)
pos4: Laufrollensatz Kunststoff 14 Laufrollen mit Kugellager (3D printed running wheels w/ ballbearings)
pos5: Metall Kette (Asiatam 251 tracks w/ real rubber pads)
pos6: Antriebsradsatz (3D printed sprockets)
pos12: Tarn Rücklicht (Metal rear light)
pos13: 2x Sichtluken (Metal vision slots)
pos16: Lampen satz (Metal headlights w/ plastic glass)
pos18: Getriebe Satz sdkfz251 (Gearbox w/ ball bearings and reduction motors)
pos19: Bundbuchsen satz (Copper bearings for running wheels)
pos20: Schwingarmsatz mit achsen (Metal suspension arms w/ axles)

Kampfmittel in 1:16 category:
pos22: Pak 40 Resin Bausatz

Tarnhauben für Scheinwerfer SdKfz 251 (Headlight covers, which I asked him about)

Then some extra detailing:
[Shapeways 5D Model]
1x Muffler for SdKfz251
1x AA Machine Gun Mount for MG34 1/16
[Shapeways WarrenHudson]
1x 1/16 7.5cm Pak40 Ammo Cases

Here's the progress so far.

[Model Builder 4]

That looks like a lovely kit, you've made a great start on it I'll be following along with your build

Cheers, Lee.

[Tiger6]

Could you possibly measure one of the tracks for me? I'd like to have a crack at doing a 3D printed version with the Tamiya educational plastic tracksets if I could get roughly the right length from the various different peices...

[Markocaster]

That looks nice, I have often thought of trying a Ludwig kit. Following along also


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[jackalope]

Get his metal front suspension the plastic one will break. I had to rebuild mine several times.

[HERMAN BIX]

This is exactly what I would have built with the PaK40 I’m using in my bunker.
My favourite of the ‘251 series machines

[Code501]

Could you possibly measure one of the tracks for me? I'd like to have a crack at doing a 3D printed version with the Tamiya educational plastic tracksets if I could get roughly the right length from the various different peices...

You mean entire track length needed for one side or individual track link dimensions?

Get his metal front suspension the plastic one will break. I had to rebuild mine several times.

I will see how it performs. Mine will only run indoors on a flat surface, so it might hold....

[Will01Capri]

These build kits are incredible, that will look great once complete

[Tiger6]

Could you possibly measure one of the tracks for me? I'd like to have a crack at doing a 3D printed version with the Tamiya educational plastic tracksets if I could get roughly the right length from the various different peices...

You mean entire track length needed for one side or individual track link dimensions?

One side please

[Code501]

Total length of track for one side: 570mm

This might still be a bit to long, as I haven't finalized the suspension and drive train yet...