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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/9 TS1 Painted 160712
« Reply #120 on: July 12, 2016, 02:43:01 pm »
They look great.

For wording I might have gone for "highly detailed gun assembly and hull interior".

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/3 TS1 Painted 160718
« Reply #121 on: July 18, 2016, 11:19:54 am »





























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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/3 TS1 Painted 160718
« Reply #122 on: July 18, 2016, 03:06:17 pm »
Excellent.

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/3 TS1 Painted 160718
« Reply #123 on: July 18, 2016, 07:34:21 pm »
They both look terrific.  "Greif" is perfect.

As I mentioned in my earlier post, there are several options available with this kit, including fitting the frame antenna to the SdKfz 253.  It's worth mentioning them when you're marketing it - for example, explaining the purpose of the mast antenna.  It's a shame you didn't include parts for the late version of the SdKfz 251 Ausf D, which had a 'star' antenna (but not the extendable mast included in your kit).  The frame antenna was rare on the Ausf D (in fact I don't think the Ausf D was built in the factory with a frame antenna).
« Last Edit: July 19, 2016, 08:04:42 am by Pinky »

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/3 TS1 Painted 160718
« Reply #124 on: July 19, 2016, 12:31:10 pm »
there are several options available with this kit, including fitting the frame antenna to the SdKfz 253.

That's true, had overlook that in the description.


It's a shame you didn't include parts for the late version of the SdKfz 251 Ausf D, which had a 'star' antenna (but not the extendable mast included in your kit).

We have included parts in the sprue but not build an Ausf D version as a painted sample due to limited test sprues available.


The frame antenna was rare on the Ausf D (in fact I don't think the Ausf D was built in the factory with a frame antenna).

That's very true! ;)

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 251/3 TS1 Painted 160718
« Reply #125 on: July 19, 2016, 01:25:10 pm »
We have included parts in the sprue but not build an Ausf D version as a painted sample due to limited test sprues available.

That's great - I couldn't see it on the sprue photos, but hoped it was there.  Really looking forward to this one!

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #126 on: July 21, 2016, 03:17:26 pm »
Over the past two months, we had been gradually showing you a series
of SdKfz 250/251 expansion sets, including:

1. SdKfz 250/1 Neu - base vehicle
2. SdKfz 250/3 & SdKfz 251/3 - standard radio vehicle
3. SdKfz 250/7 & SdKfz 251/2 - 81mm mortar carrier
4. SdKfz 250/8 & SdKfz 251/9 - with 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 Howitzer
5. SdKfz 250/11 & SdKfz 251/7 - with sPzB-41 Heavy AT Rifle
6. SdKfz 251/16 - Flammpanzerwagen
7. SdKfz 251/22D - with 7.5cm PaK40 AT Gun

Let us introduce to you the last of the expansion sets - SdKfz 250/9
& SdKfz 251/23D with 2cm KwK38 L/55 Autocannon...

We promised, we deliver (high quality but slowly)! ;)
















Enjoy!
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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #127 on: July 21, 2016, 03:50:20 pm »
Wow, you've made it a 3-in-1!  Nice idea combining the Alte and Neu SdKfz 250/9.  The detail on the gun and turret is superb - especially the grenade mesh.

The SdKfz 251 version seems unnecessary, but I guess you wanted to fill the sprue (a couple of figures would have been more useful, IMO).  Where is the figure that's mentioned in the caption?

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #128 on: July 21, 2016, 04:06:00 pm »
The SdKfz 251 version seems unnecessary, but I guess you wanted to fill the sprue (a couple of figures would have been more useful, IMO).  Where is the figure that's mentioned in the caption?

The 251 version is simply a top plate that closed off the 251D open top.  Great for WLG's Konflict 47 or similar games!

There are two figures that come with this expansion set, supplied separately!  ;)
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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #129 on: July 21, 2016, 08:54:43 pm »
Just AWESOME ! Any idea when these sets will hit the shops ?

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #130 on: July 21, 2016, 09:21:13 pm »
Just AWESOME ! Any idea when these sets will hit the shops ?

Definitely this year!  We are still fine tuning the moulds to give best result.
Plus we are still waiting for the figures to get done!

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #131 on: July 21, 2016, 09:48:26 pm »
Looking good can't wait for these.

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #132 on: July 22, 2016, 08:26:08 am »
Released this year , great . Now I need to pick up 3 BA plastic Pumas , so I can convert them to a 234/1 , 3 & 4 using the 250/8 , 250/9 and 251/22 D kits  :) :) :) . Know anyone who might want a Puma turret or two ? I love this model company  :-[

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #133 on: July 22, 2016, 02:59:17 pm »
anyone who might want a Puma turret or two ?
Possibly anyone who is building a VK1602 Leopard?

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Re: SdKfz 251/1 Ausf C & Expansion Kits - 250/9 & 251/23 TS1 160721
« Reply #134 on: July 22, 2016, 09:48:37 pm »
@Pinky - This is for you!


Enjoy!
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