SdKfz 250/3

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Hey Gents,

Contrary to what some might be thinking, this is NOT the new DW SdKfz 250 release.

Before Das Werk announced its latest little gem, I had came upon this this 3D printed kit from Liam Models (from South Korea). And if I wasn't a glutton for punishment after my first endeavor into the world of 3D modeling, I decided to go for it. By the time the announcement was made, I had already expended an inordinate amount of time and effort into this one and decided to soldier on in hopes it was worth the effort. This beast is a completely different animal from my prior venture, almost like a 'real' kit you'd buy from a name manufacturer, very well thoughtout, highly refined with remarkable detail and a fit to match. Yes, it's a static model and most probably unadaptable to RC, it's still a great kit. The radio sets are part of the kit, but the accoutrements have been added from the Teilbehalter as are the other bits lying about the interior. There's considerable modeling license taken throughout, as will be evident, but in the end it's conceivable that something like this may have existed at some point in time. Here's where I am at the moment.

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[Herr Dr. Professor]

Ooh! ahhh! I am away with but my iPhone. When I get home, I want to see your model on the big screen.

[tankme]

I keep saying it's a great time to be a tanker as the variety of tanks/vehicles in 1/16 scale and even 1/10 scale is greater than it has ever been. Can't even tell it's 3D printed from those pics.

[SCHWEREPANZER]

'Tis true what you say about the growing number of very good 3D tank kits available to us these day and the advancements in the technology seemingly in quantum leaps forward in their quality. My first 3D 250/8 made only a few months ago was made of a very coarse, clunky, very heavy material that required unending sanding and where fit of major components was difficult and sometimes impossible without major cutting. Here, that 250/8 in a few pictures.

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[HERMAN BIX]

And what a fine pair they are !!
What colour is the dark green on the first model mate ?

[Panzermechaniker]

Those are a couple of beautiful interesting models. I'm going to have to do a halftrack next. I think I have enough tanks

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Right you are on the 'dark green' Mr. Bix. It is 'green' and not brown as some have seen it. It's Tamiya Dark Green 2 (RAF) XF-81. It's not exactly what I had in mind at the time, being a bit too dark. But, all's well that ends well.

As to you, Mr. Panzermechaniker, you're quite wrong there, my good man. There is no such thing as "I have enough tanks." But, yes, these half tracks by DW and Trumpeter are really great looking . The RC versions look to be well done as well.

Thanks for the comments, guys.

[MrChef]

Now that right there is some exceptional modeling sir. Very nicely done.

[SCHWEREPANZER]

You are too kind, Monsieur Chef.

[ColemanCollector]

It's all the buckles and straps, the fender tripod, and the radio detail that does it for me. Even the little clips holding the wire going to the antenna base! Stellar!

Mike.