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Rubicon Models => Work In Progress => Topic started by: Rubicon Models on September 19, 2015, 12:55:17 pm

Title: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Rommel 161014
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 19, 2015, 12:55:17 pm: Here is the SdKfz 250/1 Alte on the Drawing Board...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-1_zps4hsf5hzh.jpg)

Objective as follow:

- to create a two sprue plastic kit
- two headlight options
- fully detailed interior
- basic driver included

Some Historical Facts:

The SdKfz 250 was a light armoured halftrack, very similar in appearance to the larger Hanomag-designed SdKfz 251, and built by DEMAG, for use by Germany in World War II. Most variants were open-topped and had a single access door in the rear. The SdKfz 250 was adopted in 1939 to supplement the standard halftrack. Production delays meant that the first 250 did not appear until mid-1941.

The vehicle was used in a wide variety of roles throughout World War II. The basic troop carrier version was used as an armored personnel carrier for reconnaissance units, carrying scout sections. This basic variant usually mounted one or two MG34 machine guns. Later variants carried 20 mm, 37 mm, and even 75 mm guns to support the more lightly armed versions.

Several special-purpose variants were seen early in the war. The 250/3 and 250/5 were command variants, with fewer seats but equipped with long-range radio equipment. These were used by battalion and higher commanders as personal command vehicles, most famously the 250/3 used by Erwin Rommel in the North African campaign. Early versions had large 'bed frame' antennas, which were easy to spot at long range, making them more vulnerable to artillery fire. Later variants dispensed with this and used a whip antenna instead.

The SdKfz 253 variant was fully enclosed, and was used by artillery forward observers to accompany tank and mechanized infantry units.

The initial design had an armoured body made of multi-faceted plates, which gave good protection against small arms fire, but made this design both expensive to manufacture and quite cramped. Production of this early version stopped in October 1943 with some 4,200 built, and a second version (neue Art or "new version"), greatly simplified to speed up manufacture, began replacing it. In both variants, the armour was useful only for stopping small-arms fire and small artillery fragments. Heavy machine gun fire, anti-tank gun fire, or almost any tank gun could penetrate the SdKfz 250 at long range.

Intended Variants to Produce:

SdKfz 250/1 - The standard troop carrier.

SdKfz 250/3 - Command variant, equipped with radio equipment and a "bedstead" aerial frame.

SdKfz 250/5 - Command variant with additional radio equipment.

SdKfz 250/7 - mounted an 81 mm mortar.

SdKfz 250/8 - armed with a 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun and an MG 34.

SdKfz 250/9 - Reconnaissance variant with a 2 cm KwK 38 autocannon and a coaxial MG (MG 34 or MG 42) in a low, open-topped turret identical to the SdKfz 222 armoured car.

SdKfz 250/10 - Reconnaissance platoon leader's variant with 3.7 cm PaK 35/36.

SdKfz 250/11 - With a 2.8 cm sPzB 41 (schwere Panzerbüchse 41) heavy anti-tank rifle and an MG 34.

SdKfz 253 - Artillery forward observer vehicle, with fully enclosed armoured body and artillery radios.

Comments?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 19, 2015, 01:52:45 pm: More 3D view of the SdKfz 250/1 interior details...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-3_zpsnwby3zxn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-2_zpsbkpfgm4b.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-4_zpsb8czfopm.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: moiterei_1984 on September 19, 2015, 02:01:51 pm: Looks great so far. I'd like to see a Sdkfz 252 Munitionstransportwagen or 250/6 variant as well. Unfortunately I don't think it would be very popular :-\
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 19, 2015, 02:14:46 pm: Quote from: moiterei_1984 on September 19, 2015, 02:01:51 pm
I'd like to see a Sdkfz 252 Munitionstransportwagen or 250/6 variant as well. Unfortunately I don't think it would be very popular :-\
The SdKfz 252 will require a new chassis which need additional drawing time, plus extra spaces on the sprue. Would rather customers to kit bash the rear chassis, which should not be too difficult. As for the 250/6, we do not have blueprints regarding the interior layout, so can't do much...

:(
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Yaquir on September 19, 2015, 04:11:42 pm: Looks very good. Excellent. I'm waiting for it :)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Laffe on September 19, 2015, 08:06:53 pm: Looks good!

Will there be a Neue art later?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on September 19, 2015, 10:44:34 pm: Looks really good. Especially the interior.

As I've said before, other than a couple of prototypes, the 7.5cm gun wasn't fitted to the Alte version. It really doesn't make sense to include it as an Alte variant - it should be a Neu variant.

Please consider including a jerrycan rack, as they seem to have been fairly common (especially on vehicles used in the desert). It also fills up that space next to the rear door rather nicely.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on September 21, 2015, 12:06:38 am: Not of immediate interest to me but it looks great and I'm certainly grab one for my planned Afrikakorps.

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Laffe on September 21, 2015, 03:57:26 am: Quote from: Pinky on September 19, 2015, 10:44:34 pm
Please consider including a jerrycan rack, as they seem to have been fairly common (especially on vehicles used in the desert). It also fills up that space next to the rear door rather nicely.

This.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: DerHarlrquin on September 22, 2015, 03:19:32 am: There are a couple of 28mm Sd.Kfz. 250 neue Ausf. out there, but hardly any good mini of the alte Ausf.
I would really appreciate this plastic kit, since it would be easy to make conversion.

I'm totally gonna buy this!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 22, 2015, 03:05:04 pm: More 3D drawings of the 250... now with 253 Leichte Gepanzerte Beobachtungskraftwagen!!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-2_zpsearhqwn6.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-150918-3_zpsbmntdokz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/SdKfz%20253%20150922-0_zpsfmenjqel.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/SdKfz%20253%20150922-1_zpswpvsg4ih.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/SdKfz%20253%20150922-2_zpsbusbqf66.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Shark in Exile on September 22, 2015, 03:47:03 pm: Great news especially on the Sd.253 variant.
I ll been purchasing a few to covert carrying the Hotckiss 25mm anti tank gun as used by the DAK.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on September 22, 2015, 04:50:22 pm: Agreed - this would be a fun variant to have.

Any idea yet how you'll handle all the variants? A basic SdKfz 250 kit and a 'deluxe' version with multiple variants?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on September 22, 2015, 05:11:47 pm: Quote from: Pinky on September 22, 2015, 04:50:22 pm
Any idea yet how you'll handle all the variants? A basic SdKfz 250 kit and a 'deluxe' version with multiple variants?

We have yet to finish all the drawings first. Our initial thoughts will be releasing the basic SdKfz 250/1 Alte with the SdKfz 253 as a single kit, then one or two expansion kit(s) depending on the number of parts need to complete all the variants. This is a "tie-in" project with the SdKfz 251, so we also need to look at that as well.

BTW, we will definitely not doing a SdKfz 250/8 (with the 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun) on an Alte variant!

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Galland77 on September 23, 2015, 01:17:39 am: The 250/9 would be a nice option in the upgrade pack..
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on September 23, 2015, 08:32:04 am: Quote from: Galland77 on September 23, 2015, 01:17:39 am
The 250/9 would be a nice option in the upgrade pack..

That's one of the variants mentioned in Rubicon's first post. It's certainly one I'd want to have.

I'd guess that the most popular variants (apart from the basic version) would be the SdKfz 250/3, SdKfz 250/7 and SdKfz 250/9.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on September 23, 2015, 10:31:54 am: I found this (unfortunately not very clear) photo of some Afrika Korps SdKfz 250 conversions. The DAK seem to have modified many of their half-tracks. I thought this might be interesting to other forum members who are looking forward to the SdKfz 250 kit as much as I am.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on September 24, 2015, 05:07:10 pm: It looks good. I would have thought the sdkfz 250/9 armoured car would be more popular than the 253.

Will there be an option for the pistol port in the rear door?

The Military Vehicles In Detail 1 book written by Terry Gander (Ian Allan 2003) has a number of drawings and photographs, including views into the Ausf A and Ausf B sdkfz 250/6 hull for those who want to convert it. You will need a large number of ammunition boxes.

Besides its conventional WW2 usage, the sdkfz 253 would make a number Weird War 2 options, such combined with the Stuka zu Fuss launchers (I suspect the hull brackets will need scratch building). Now where are those air filters from the Tiger?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on October 03, 2015, 11:31:38 am: Here is the kind of jerry can rack I'd like to see included (preferably split into two rows for variety). This is the PSC 1/72 scale SdKfz 250/9.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/665729.page (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/665729.page)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 03, 2015, 11:39:26 am: Quote from: Pinky on October 03, 2015, 11:31:38 am
Here is the kind of jerry can rack I'd like to see included (preferably split into two rows for variety). This is the PSC 1/72 scale SdKfz 250/9.

The jerry can rack will not be included on the standard 250 release, but will appear on the 250/3 expansion kit.

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on October 03, 2015, 05:10:20 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on October 03, 2015, 11:39:26 am
The jerry can rack would not be included on the standard 250 release, but will appear on the 250/3 expansion kit.

:D
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 07, 2015, 04:30:35 pm: We draw and deliver... exactly what we'd drawn... 3D prototypes of the SdKfz 250/1 Alte and SdKfz 253!
Will be showing this first time to the public at Spiel 15, Essen, Germany!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-01_zpspefp7mh7.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-02_zpsocaa7web.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-03_zpsegp8xrjd.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-04_zpsjejvazbl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-05_zpsbxlaeqio.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250%20Prototype%20151007-06_zpscympaevd.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Pinky on October 07, 2015, 07:56:46 pm: I haven't checked the details, but my initial impression is that this looks very accurate. Some lovely detail there too - especially the interior. So does this mean the initial kit is likely to be an SdKfz 250 + SdKfz 253?

One small point - are the engine hatches raised? If so, they should be flush with the engine deck.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on October 08, 2015, 04:31:37 pm: It looks great.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on October 10, 2015, 01:11:58 am: It sure does!!

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 27, 2015, 09:03:56 pm: Here is the latest addition to our SdKfz 250 family... SdKfz 250/9!

The SdKfz 250/9 leichter Schützenpanzerwagen (2cm) is a reconnaissance variant with a 2cm KwK 38 autocannon and a coaxial MG (MG 34 or MG 42) in a low, open-topped turret identical to the SdKfz 222 armoured car. This is going to be part of a planned 250/251 Expansion Kit for 2016.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20151126-2_zpsh746or9u.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20151126-3_zpshxwdooxn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20151126-1_zpsw6mbh4jl.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Pinky on November 28, 2015, 12:11:33 am: Sign me up for at least 2 of these!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Laffe on November 28, 2015, 12:14:14 am: Were they used in Africa or were they too late?
Either way in going to need one for Normandie.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on November 28, 2015, 12:22:18 am: The SdKfz 250/9 Alte is good for N Africa and thereafter. It used the "sockelaffette" turret, which was the same one used on SdKfz 222.

However, there is a "hangelafette" turret (not pedestal mounted but hanging from the turret) that was designed for the SdKfz 250/9 Neu, which was used on the SdKfz 251/23, SdKfz 234/1 and Aufklärer 38(t). We are looking into doing the "hangelafette" version as well.

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Pinky on November 28, 2015, 01:09:08 am: Quote from: Laffe on November 28, 2015, 12:14:14 am
Were they used in Africa or were they too late?
Either way in going to need one for Normandie.

The SdKfz 250/9 wasn't used in North Africa. However, the Alte version saw service in Normandy - there are several photos of them (mostly knocked out). Most of the Alte vehicles were used on the Eastern Front.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 01, 2015, 01:02:52 am: A little bit more at a time... SdKfz 250/10 is now done!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-10%20Preview%20151130-1_zps2lbspmxv.jpg)
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2015, 04:41:13 am: Looking good.

Add a gun carriage and that is one wish list item ^__^.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 01, 2015, 11:10:56 am: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2015, 04:41:13 am
Add a gun carriage and that is one wish list item ^__^.

There will be a NEW "Weapon Team" Series which features plastic figures and weaponry for both Allies & Axis in 2016. Stay tuned!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Yaquir on December 01, 2015, 03:49:10 pm: Looks realy fine. Looking forward to it :)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Laffe on December 01, 2015, 03:52:23 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on December 01, 2015, 11:10:56 am
Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2015, 04:41:13 am
Add a gun carriage and that is one wish list item ^__^.

There will be a NEW "Weapon Team" Series which features plastic figures and weaponry for both Allies & Axis in 2016. Stay tuned!
;)

"Weapon team" -- intriguing :D
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2015, 06:11:26 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on December 01, 2015, 11:10:56 am
Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on December 01, 2015, 04:41:13 am
Add a gun carriage and that is one wish list item ^__^.

There will be a NEW "Weapon Team" Series which features plastic figures and weaponry for both Allies & Axis in 2016. Stay tuned!
;)
Yay!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Pinky on December 01, 2015, 07:08:19 pm: I assume this will be one option on an upgrade sprue. Is it going to be the same Pak 36 components as appear on your SdKfz 251 upgrade sprue?

The version with the full shield seems to have been fairly rare. Also, the shield seems to have been tilted back at more of an angle, judging from the photos.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on December 01, 2015, 07:22:46 pm: Quote from: Pinky on December 01, 2015, 07:08:19 pm
I assume this will be one option on an upgrade sprue. Is it going to be the same Pak 36 components as appear on your SdKfz 251 upgrade sprue?
The version with the full shield seems to have been fairly rare. Also, the shield seems to have been tilted back at more of an angle, judging from the photos.

It is indeed on an expansion sprue. The PaK 36 is the same but the gun holder and design is different. We also upgraded the parts for better fitting and easier assembly as well.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: stevepalffy on December 04, 2015, 03:36:06 pm: Looking forwards to all the 250....250/ 3 in particular !
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 01, 2016, 01:45:12 pm: Q: What are you doing on the first day of 2016?

A: Test fitting the SdKfz 250/253 TS1 sprue... cleaning it up now for painting. Planned to prime them up next Monday!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151231-0_zps0yn37oyg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151231-1_zps6chxiavz.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151231-2_zpsajwxahkw.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 01, 2016, 05:46:16 pm: Looking good.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Yaquir on January 01, 2016, 07:27:05 pm: Yes, lööks good :)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Bryan on January 02, 2016, 08:11:01 pm: Looking forward to these being released....
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: stevepalffy on January 04, 2016, 10:09:51 am: Really looking forward to these...the 250/3 and 250/9 for sure!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 06, 2016, 07:23:39 pm: First paint job for 2016 finally done! Presenting our TS1 painted SdKfz 250/1 Alte and SdKfz 253...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-01_zpsxr9nyzqa.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-02_zpsi4rajdpw.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-03_zpsnmaxd0bt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-04_zpsemauemei.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-05_zpskvzyjp10.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-06_zpst3taolxn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-07_zpsebhpvoyk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-08_zpskgzx1xgi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-09_zpssqksllvt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-10_zpsrbqifmqh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-11_zps8i1rhwld.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-12_zpsfrwd2zgb.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-13_zps4r41amxl.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-14_zpshu2bcxec.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-15_zpshh9u9hui.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-16_zpsmpakyyla.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-17_zpsqpu0nvie.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-18_zpsicwothq2.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/250-253-TS1-Painted-160106-19_zpsdllfr4ya.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Suetonius Paullinus on January 06, 2016, 10:35:05 pm: Love 'em!

Cheers

SP
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 07:15:08 am: Very nice.

Technical question, are the grills on the front deck in front of the windows related to the engine or ventilation for the crew compartment?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2016, 10:57:58 am: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 07:15:08 am
Technical question, are the grills on the front deck in front of the windows related to the engine or ventilation for the crew compartment?

It is for the engine... There is very little space in the crew compartment, the transmission basically is located right in the middle between the driver and passenger seats; and the driver had the worst driving position you could imagine!
:(
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 05:37:09 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2016, 10:57:58 am
Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 07:15:08 am
Technical question, are the grills on the front deck in front of the windows related to the engine or ventilation for the crew compartment?

It is for the engine... There is very little space in the crew compartment, the transmission basically is located right in the middle between the driver and passenger seats; and the driver had the worst driving position you could imagine!
:(

Thanks.

You can see the inverted steering wheel in the part assembled model, it must have been a nightmare to drive.

I have also just noticed the different rear doors, even better.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Pinky on January 07, 2016, 05:58:51 pm: I'm not sure where the driver was supposed to put his left elbow! The SdKfz 251's driver position was similar. Ergonomics was one area where the US definitely had an advantage over the other combatants when it came to AFV design.

The SdKfz 250 kit looks fantastic. I think it's great that it includes the option to build an entirely different vehicle. My only (very minor) suggestion would be to see if you can get a tighter fit on the roof of the SdKfz 253, since at the moment there is a noticeable join near the rear where there shouldn't be one.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 06:17:34 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on October 03, 2015, 11:39:26 am
Quote from: Pinky on October 03, 2015, 11:31:38 am
Here is the kind of jerry can rack I'd like to see included (preferably split into two rows for variety). This is the PSC 1/72 scale SdKfz 250/9.

The jerry can rack will not be included on the standard 250 release, but will appear on the 250/3 expansion kit.

;)

Will side bins be included in any of the expansion sets? I have seen some pictures of this hull form with them fitted (250/2, 250/11).
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2016, 06:44:46 pm: Seems like we have missed posting the TS1 sprue during the holiday seasons. Here it is...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-01_zpszvgvqtfp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-02_zpso2mgkk9y.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-03_zps1uk9hil8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-04_zpshrc9rbfh.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-05_zpsfs74yhbi.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-06_zpsdncczhki.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-07_zpspgye96f2.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/A250-253-TS1-151223-08_zpsxtsvazes.jpg)

Should answer some of your questions!
Enjoy!

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2016, 06:47:10 pm: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 06:17:34 pm
Will side bins be included in any of the expansion sets? I have seen some pictures of this hull form with them fitted (250/2, 250/11).
Not sure if this can be done, but we do have the rear "split" jerry can rack for the 250/9 version. Will need to check with studio designer on that.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Yaquir on January 07, 2016, 08:45:27 pm: Very nice. :)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on January 08, 2016, 12:13:35 am: Quote from: Rubicon Models on January 07, 2016, 06:47:10 pm
Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on January 07, 2016, 06:17:34 pm
Will side bins be included in any of the expansion sets? I have seen some pictures of this hull form with them fitted (250/2, 250/11).
Not sure if this can be done, but we do have the rear "split" jerry can rack for the 250/9 version. Will need to check with studio designer on that.

Thanks for the sprue pictures.

I can see the problem with the bins.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 151127
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 05, 2016, 01:57:16 pm: Work continuse despite of the upcoming CNY holiday...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-7%20Preview%20160205-1_zpscmdqa1kf.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-7%20Preview%20160205-2_zpsm2vr1sdw.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 05, 2016, 04:54:15 pm: Nice.
It I gong to b crowded in there.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Pinky on February 05, 2016, 05:30:59 pm: Very cool. I especially like the ammo boxes. There's an argument that these vehicles represent everything that was wrong with German vehicle design (and the German armaments industry), being undersized, unnecessarily complex to build, difficult to maintain and excessively expensive. They were luxuries that the Wehrmacht didn't really need and Germany's overtaxed production capability couldn't afford. But they sure make nice models!

I can't tell if it's included, but there should be a second seat on the left behind the mortar. And the mortar base was carried on the rear of the vehicle, beside the rear door.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 05, 2016, 11:00:22 pm: Quote from: Pinky on February 05, 2016, 05:30:59 pm
I can't tell if it's included, but there should be a second seat on the left behind the mortar. And the mortar base was carried on the rear of the vehicle, beside the rear door.

There is indeed!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-7%20Preview%20160205-3_zpslmhhchvg.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Pinky on February 06, 2016, 06:31:01 pm: Cool - thought you'd have it. And the mortar base?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Bryan on February 07, 2016, 04:52:17 am: Hi,

Love all the work on the 250 series..... Any release dates set yet?

Regards

Bryan
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 07, 2016, 07:38:00 am: Quote from: Bryan on February 07, 2016, 04:52:17 am
Love all the work on the 250 series..... Any release dates set yet?

The base kit SdKfz 250/253 Alte is due to release by Q2/16. The various expansion kits are still under QC review.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Bryan on February 09, 2016, 04:16:52 am: Hi,

Many thanks... Already looking forward to it...

Regards

Bryan
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160205
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 20, 2016, 10:09:14 pm: DO YOU KNOW... It took us two weeks and over 50 man hours to create just this pair of armoured mesh covers (plus the underside) for the SdKfz 250/9?

Almost every square had to be adjusted manually to make sure the mould-release angle is correct during the production phase.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20151126-4_zpssegnvafb.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 21, 2016, 11:50:22 am: This is the actual 3D printed prototype from the 3D drawing shown above! We are very pleased with the outcome.
Now will have to see if our mould maker can duplicate the results!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20151126-4_zpsogowke6s.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: Pinky on February 21, 2016, 01:15:10 pm: That's an amazing piece of design. It's worth it too, because these screens are a very distinctive feature of the vehicle.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 21, 2016, 01:44:30 pm: Quote from: Pinky on February 21, 2016, 01:15:10 pm
That's an amazing piece of design. It's worth it too, because these screens are a very distinctive feature of the vehicle.

Very true indeed! Considering the size of the two pieces, it took us several concept designs to get it right.
Feel very pleased and happy with it!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 21, 2016, 04:32:24 pm: Excellent.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: H0ffmn on February 22, 2016, 12:17:14 am: Are you considering doing a SdKfz 222??
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 22, 2016, 01:16:01 am: Quote from: H0ffmn on February 22, 2016, 12:17:14 am
Are you considering doing a SdKfz 222??

What do you think? ;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: H0ffmn on February 22, 2016, 02:33:04 am: Sweet!!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160221
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 22, 2016, 01:38:21 pm: More 3D prototypes ready for the SdKfz 250 project...

SdKfz 250/3 - will include a radio operation, and possibly Erwin in the sprue!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-3%20Preview%20160222-1_zpskfptyxmp.jpg)

SdKfz 250/10 - will included both guns in our new SdKfz 251/7 & SdKfz 250/10 combo sprue. Figures included.
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-10%20Preview%20160222-1_zpsjs9unkze.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-10%20Preview%20160222-2_zpsnkqfi4ak.jpg)

SdKfz 250/11 - The sPzB 41 with crew will feature on both the SdKfz 250/11 and SdKfz 251/7, together with an off-loaded version... with crew as well!
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-11%20Preview%20160222-2_zpssinfjsv6.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-11%20Preview%20160222-1_zpsctje876r.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: Pinky on February 22, 2016, 02:27:36 pm: Fantastic stuff! I especially like the jerrycan stowage rack, and the spzb 41 (you've even done specific ammo containers for it!). And you seem to have made the bedstead aerial slightly overscale, so it's less likely to snap.

Is this all likely to be on one sprue?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 22, 2016, 02:34:52 pm: Quote from: Pinky on February 22, 2016, 02:27:36 pm
I especially like the jerrycan stowage rack, and the spzb 41 (you've even done specific ammo containers for it!).

People (hmm...) will eventually complain! So why not take the initiative, spent some extra time, and do it right the first time?

Quote from: Pinky on February 22, 2016, 02:27:36 pm
And you seem to have made the bedstead aerial slightly overscale, so it's less likely to snap.

Needed to be, otherwise will be to fragile to get handled during gameplay.

Quote from: Pinky on February 22, 2016, 02:27:36 pm
Is this all likely to be on one sprue?

Now working on the spure part counts (with figures), hope so!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: jdg on February 22, 2016, 04:14:42 pm: Very few of the SDFZ 250/8 Alte were made the /8 was mainly a Neu variant.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: Pinky on February 22, 2016, 04:52:03 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on February 22, 2016, 02:34:52 pm
People (hmm...) will eventually complain! So why not take the initiative, spent some extra time, and do it right the first time?

"People"?

It all looks excellent. Presumably there will be another sprue with pieces for the SdKfz 250/7 and /9 - which (with crew) would probably take up about the same amount of space.

Quote from: jdg on February 22, 2016, 04:14:42 pm
Very few of the SDFZ 250/8 Alte were made the /8 was mainly a Neu variant.

From a Rubicon post on page 1 of this thread:

"BTW, we will definitely not doing a SdKfz 250/8 (with the 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun) on an Alte variant!"
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 22, 2016, 05:09:56 pm: Quote from: jdg on February 22, 2016, 04:14:42 pm
Very few of the SDFZ 250/8 Alte were made the /8 was mainly a Neu variant.

We know. No matter it is a 250/8 Alte or Neu, the difference is the side armour plate design. Will probably only do the Neu version anyway.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 22, 2016, 06:21:11 pm: Excellent again.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: chrismanu87 on February 24, 2016, 12:48:40 am: What about a ''Stummel'' version? ::)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 24, 2016, 12:55:19 am: Quote from: chrismanu87 on February 24, 2016, 12:48:40 am
What about a ''Stummel'' version? ::)

If you are talking about the SdKfz 250/8 leichter Schützenpanzerwagen (with a 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun and an MG 34), it is only available on the Neu version.
There were a few prototypes being made on the Alte, but not in production volume.
We will definitely do one if we are going to do a SdKfz 250/1 Neu later on!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160222
Post by: chrismanu87 on February 24, 2016, 01:39:25 am: Quote from: Rubicon Models on February 24, 2016, 12:55:19 am
Quote from: chrismanu87 on February 24, 2016, 12:48:40 am
What about a ''Stummel'' version? ::)

If you are talking about the SdKfz 250/8 leichter Schützenpanzerwagen (with a 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun and an MG 34), it is only available on the Neu version.
There are a few prototypes being made on the Alte, but not in production volume.
We will definitely do one if we are going to do a SdKfz 250/1 Neu later on!
Thanks you!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160225
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 25, 2016, 08:47:15 pm: Previously shown components of the SdKfz 250 Expansion Sets are now fitted onto a TS2 plastic SdKfz 250 Alte for preview purposes:

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-01_zps3ygqeed1.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-02_zpst26rfzwc.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-03_zpsl9rml318.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-04_zpshd1ziz1m.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-05_zpsidweive8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-06_zpsc5smndyk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-07_zpsscxjzgtq.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-08_zpskwtibho1.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-09_zpser76csn8.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-Preview-160225-10_zpsujmnzxim.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160225
Post by: Pinky on February 26, 2016, 10:25:47 am: Awesome - shaping up to be your best kit yet.

The radio in the SdKfz 250/3 might be sitting a bit low. That's my only comment.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160225
Post by: stevepalffy on February 26, 2016, 11:57:43 am: 250/3 and Rommel !
Too cool ...
GREIF and ADLER decals I hope ?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160225
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on February 26, 2016, 05:12:25 pm: So was it only me who thought "Good Greif"?

They look really good.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160225
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 26, 2016, 09:29:54 pm: Good things always come during the weekend! More 250 goodness... how could we left out the Neu version?

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-1-Neu-Preview-160226-1_zpsily1ndys.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-1-Neu-Preview-160226-2_zpslapn1gdt.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-1-Neu-Preview-160226-3_zpsyduwgkif.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-1-Neu-Preview-160226-4_zpshsklhhfo.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160226
Post by: Pinky on February 28, 2016, 12:55:05 pm: Probably my favourite German half-track. Great to see it's in the works!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160226
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 28, 2016, 01:54:07 pm: Pinky, glad you like it. Here are some more eye-candies... only on the Neu!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-8-Neu-Preview-160226-1_zpsqu86ju0d.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-8-Neu-Preview-160226-2_zpslnodbazg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-8-Neu-Preview-160226-3_zps4414ktsa.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB-250-8-Neu-Preview-160226-4_zps9j89ygmk.jpg)

;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160226
Post by: Pinky on February 28, 2016, 04:35:15 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on February 28, 2016, 01:54:07 pm
Pinky, glad you like it. Here are some more eye-candies... only on the Neu!

Fantastic - this and the /9 are the coolest variants. Are you going to provide the ammo stowage as well, or just the gun?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160226
Post by: Rubicon Models on February 28, 2016, 04:52:53 pm: Quote from: Pinky on February 28, 2016, 04:35:15 pm
Fantastic - this and the /9 are the coolest variants. Are you going to provide the ammo stowage as well, or just the gun?

Both ;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 01, 2016, 12:49:01 pm: This is probably the last of the SdKfz 250/251 Expansion Sets... the SdKfz 250/9 Alte!
We will be wrapping up these projects, with the exception of finishing up the accompanying crews.
We will then queue them up for mould making... finally!!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-1_zpswq4rgmlu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-2_zpscqbwm9nk.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-3_zpsvueltaxg.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-4_zps0athvrgn.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-5_zpseinaczey.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-6_zpsq6j3xgyj.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-7_zpsltkepzlu.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250/FB%20250-9%20Preview%20160222-8_zpsid2p3ygc.jpg)

Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 01, 2016, 04:11:07 pm: Very good.

A general question, was the cannon on a pedestal used as a fixed flak emplacement?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: Pinky on March 01, 2016, 04:29:39 pm: Yes, it was, but not in this configuration. Pedestal-mounted 20mm Flak guns mostly appeared on ships and U-boats.

The SdKfz 250/9 looks wonderful. I think it's great that it includes a complete gun mount.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: chrismanu87 on March 01, 2016, 09:30:10 pm: Very good! :P
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 02, 2016, 12:34:50 am: Quote from: Pinky on March 01, 2016, 04:29:39 pm
Yes, it was, but not in this configuration. Pedestal-mounted 20mm Flak guns mostly appeared on ships and U-boats.

The SdKfz 250/9 looks wonderful. I think it's great that it includes a complete gun mount.

Thanks.

It just seemed like a shame to hide it ^___^.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160301
Post by: stevepalffy on March 24, 2016, 05:15:08 pm: Could you please include on the decals for these for the 250/3....GREIF...ADLER and IGEL....Thanks
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160328
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on March 28, 2016, 09:54:35 pm: Very nice.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160328
Post by: stevepalffy on March 28, 2016, 10:40:48 pm: Lookin Good !
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160328
Post by: Yaquir on March 29, 2016, 04:23:05 pm: Excellent!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160328
Post by: Pinky on March 30, 2016, 12:59:27 pm: This would have been worth a new thread.

This looks like another winner. And the interior detail sets a new standard. I've raised this point before (in the context of the SdKfz 251 Ausf D), but the MG42 was standard issue by the time the Neu version was in production, so it really only needs to include the MG42s.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160328
Post by: Rubicon Models on March 30, 2016, 02:36:21 pm: Quote from: Pinky on March 30, 2016, 12:59:27 pm
This would have been worth a new thread.

Comment taken. Had created a new thread for the 250 Neu.

Quote from: Pinky on March 30, 2016, 12:59:27 pm
This looks like another winner. And the interior detail sets a new standard. I've raised this point before (in the context of the SdKfz 251 Ausf D), but the MG42 was standard issue by the time the Neu version was in production, so it really only needs to include the MG42s.

We will only have the MG42 on the 250 Neu. Just didn't bother to print another MG42 for the prototype. ;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 12:33:13 am: Here is the preliminary design of the 280032 SdKfz 250/1 Alte / SdKfz 253 decal sheet.

This is a brand new decal sheet with a new set of licence plate numbers.
Included is a special decal set for Rommel's command vehicle "GREIF", plus some tactical symbols.

Still not so happy with this layout, might remove one row of licence plates and replace it with pre-made vehicle numbers.

>>> IF you have any comments on this decal sheet, please do so BEFORE Apr 15 (Thursday) before we send them to print!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/250A%20Decal%20160412-2_zpsk7muijqa.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: stevepalffy on April 13, 2016, 10:53:57 am: Looks great for 250/3 decals...but would it be possible to add the extra letters for IGEL and ADLER as well ?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 02:31:54 pm: This is the revised decal sheet design. As mentioned earlier, we have replaced a row of licence plates
and rearrange them to include some pre-made vehicle numbers. This should cover more gamer's need
and ease of putting the SdKfz 250 into action!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/250A%20Decal%20160412-4_zpsnzyswrww.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 02:34:46 pm: Quote from: stevepalffy on April 13, 2016, 10:53:57 am
Looks great for 250/3 decals...but would it be possible to add the extra letters for IGEL and ADLER as well ?
We probably will not as GREIF is more iconic than the other two.

It is extremely difficult to get the decal geometry correct as it rests on three different surface on the model.
Furthermore, these lettering take up a lot of sheet space as you can see on the sample.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 03:10:10 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 02:34:46 pm
It is extremely difficult to get the decal geometry correct as it rests on three different surface on the model.
Furthermore, these lettering take up a lot of sheet space as you can see on the sample.

Wow, how on earth do you do that?

Can you talk us through the application process, I can see the cut mark lines, I assume that that is before getting it set, but how far do you cut?

I am still trying to work out how to get one of your "Allies" stars applied to a Hoplite shield ^___^.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 04:18:12 pm: ultravanillasmurf: It is extremely painful even with today's available technology. We basically have to "map" the letters onto the armour plates.

The GREIF decal should be very easy to apply if you know what you are doing; just make sure you have the decal softener and setter ready.

1) All the 'black' lines are "linked" to the decal with the transparent decal backing.
2) Before dipping the decal into water, doing the following:
- the top two cut marks are required to create a "V" shape into the decal with a sharp knife
- once done, the two cut marks can be discarded
3) You must keep the "line up mark" on both the left and right side. It is used as a visual marker to tell if you are right on.
4) Dip the processed decal into warm water, soak it thoroughly, and transfer it to the model as required.
5) Line up the decal to the correct location, adjust as necessary.
6) Once set, trim off the two markers, and you are done!

This is more or less the same for the other decals.

Some decal locations are a bit tricky. You might wanted to trim off the "excess" transparent backing around the decal BEFORE dipping it into warm water. This will help the positioning easier!

Have fun!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:23:33 pm: Thanks.

How far down the V do you cut?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Pinky on April 13, 2016, 04:24:20 pm: From memory, Tamiya did the same thing with the decals on their 1/35 scale 'Greif' kit.

Decal softener is your friend. I use loads of it when applying decals. It also helps a lot to paint the area where the decal will be placed with gloss varnish.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 04:49:12 pm: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:23:33 pm
How far down the V do you cut?

Haha... where the two lines intersect, my friend!
Trail and error, and by experience in these matter... most of the the time!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:51:39 pm: Quote from: Pinky on April 13, 2016, 04:24:20 pm
Decal softener is your friend. I use loads of it when applying decals. It also helps a lot to paint the area where the decal will be placed with gloss varnish.
What brands do you recommend?

I have been using Humbrol Decalfix (available from my local Hobbyz R Uz franchise), which is okay but has difficulties with Rubicon decals and Zimmerit.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:53:33 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 04:49:12 pm
Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:23:33 pm
How far down the V do you cut?

Haha... where the two lines intersect, my friend!
Trail and error, and by experience in these matter... most of the the time!
;)
I thought it best to check.

Will the sheets be available separately, it might take more than one attempt.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 04:57:20 pm: Quote from: ultravanillasmurf on April 13, 2016, 04:53:33 pm
Will the sheets be available separately, it might take more than one attempt.

Unfortunately no. The Rommel's command vehicle expansion kit won't be available until Q3 or Q4/16.
You probably will have brought several of our "standard" SdKfz 250 for other purposes already.
You should have multiple of this decal sheet... ;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160413
Post by: Pinky on April 13, 2016, 05:03:28 pm: Quote from: Rubicon Models on April 13, 2016, 04:57:20 pm
You should have multiple of this decal sheet... ;)

I certainly will! I'll auction them off on this site...
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 28, 2016, 01:51:32 pm: "Attention to Details" does not just apply to the actual product (in this case, our plastic kit), but also to the supporting material that comes with it. We put in a lot of time to create an easy-to-follow assembly instruction and full colour super detailed decal sheet… needless to say a proper packaging to put everything inside!

For example, look at this decal sheet from our upcoming SdKfz 250/1 Alte (280032) model kit. We spend extra efforts to create each label even though it might be too small to read… it’s there, historically accurate too! This is what we called "dedication" and our respect to our supporting fan!

As a side note, the colour of a WW2 "Fire Extinguisher" is not RED! The colour RED is first used from the 1950s… During WW2, most fire extinguishers are the same colour as the vehicle. For open tops, they are usually Dark Yellow, and sometimes Panzer Grey.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/FB%20Decal%20Details%20160428-1_zpsuxofcr6s.jpg)
Enjoy!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 28, 2016, 04:28:59 pm: Wow!

Some of those fire extinguisher labels might end up on some 40mm scale kit.

Excellent.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: ripley on April 28, 2016, 08:31:23 pm: Those look great . Your really going all out on improving your kits and decals .
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 28, 2016, 09:37:06 pm: Quote from: ripley on April 28, 2016, 08:31:23 pm
Those look great . Your really going all out on improving your kits and decals .

Some of these features are also on our Opel kit, just that no one noticed because
they are really small, and we not not brought it up...

Is planning to make some decal user guides later on!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: Pinky on April 29, 2016, 10:41:08 am: The shipping labels and extinguisher labels are a great addition. It's funny you mention the colour - I remember carefully painting the fire extinguishers bright red on some of my early tank models...
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160428
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 29, 2016, 11:17:46 am: Quote from: Pinky on April 29, 2016, 10:41:08 am
The shipping labels and extinguisher labels are a great addition. It's funny you mention the colour - I remember carefully painting the fire extinguishers bright red on some of my early tank models...

Mentioning the FE colour is because most people got it wrong, hahaha!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 29, 2016, 01:13:11 pm: Even though not for immediate use with our standard upcoming SdKfz 250/1 Alte release,
we have included the GREIF decal set for later application.

Here is the result of a physical test for accuracy... pretty impressive with the results!

A solid coat of gloss varnish, and follow our guide (will release with product later) to prepare
the decal, dip in warm water, slide the decal into position, and bingo, done!

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/FB%20250A%20Decal%20GRIEF%20160429-1_zpsjpqt4btp.jpg)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/Waterslide%20Decals/FB%20250A%20Decal%20GRIEF%20160429-2_zpsmapeeaiz.jpg)
Enjoy!
;)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: ultravanillasmurf on April 29, 2016, 03:59:16 pm: Excellent.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: ripley on April 29, 2016, 08:21:02 pm: That looks real good . :) If Rommel can't have his men get the decals even on each side of his ride , there's no reason why I should have to . ::) . Always wondered why the marking were offset like that and only one side painted red . Any one know or hazard a guess ?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 29, 2016, 08:30:48 pm: Quote from: ripley on April 29, 2016, 08:21:02 pm
That looks real good . :) If Rommel can't have his men get the decals even on each side of his ride , there's no reason why I should have to . ::) . Always wondered why the marking were offset like that and only one side painted red . Any one know or hazard a guess ?

The guy painting the GREIF markings might ran out of red paint... lol. ;D
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: Pinky on April 29, 2016, 08:42:54 pm: Maybe so they knew which way he was going?

I always wondered this as well. It does look kind of unfinished.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: ripley on April 29, 2016, 09:48:16 pm: From photos it looks like the red G should be lined up with the hull joint , not the R . Mind you , I've also found pictures of the left side with no red paint . I wonder if it was repainted a few times or if Rommel used other 250s and had them painted at time of use . Should check to see if the licence plate is the same on all vehicles . Also was Adler painted red on both sides ? I've only found ( so far ) just left side pictures .
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: Rubicon Models on April 29, 2016, 11:12:17 pm: Quote from: ripley on April 29, 2016, 09:48:16 pm
From photos it looks like the red G should be lined up with the hull joint, not the R.

We are aware of the line up error, and should be perfectly okay with that position.
Since we only have a few "test" decals, we can't redo it before the "commercial
run" arrives.

Quote from: ripley on April 29, 2016, 09:48:16 pm
Mind you , I've also found pictures of the left side with no red paint . I wonder if it was repainted a few times or if Rommel used other 250s and had them painted at time of use . Should check to see if the licence plate is the same on all vehicles . Also was Adler painted red on both sides ? I've only found ( so far ) just left side pictures .

From references, Rommel actually had at least 3 SdKfz 250/3, each with a different
licence plate number. Not sure if his other 250s, the "Adler" or "Igel" are red on
both sides.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: Yaquir on April 30, 2016, 06:39:02 am: Excellent!
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Updated 160429
Post by: chrismanu87 on May 01, 2016, 09:24:04 pm: Perfect :P ::)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - CLOSED!
Post by: Swamprat33 on October 04, 2016, 08:15:22 am: So, We have seen the sprues & the decals, but no box art yet.
Please Rubicon, lets have this for a Q4/2016 release.
Cheers
Tim
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - CLOSED!
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 04, 2016, 10:11:33 am: Quote from: Swamprat33 on October 04, 2016, 08:15:22 am
So, We have seen the sprues & the decals, but no box art yet.
Please Rubicon, lets have this for a Q4/2016 release.

The SdKfz 250 Alte was released in Q2/16 already. If you are talking about the SdKfz 250 Neu, we are working towards a Q4/16 release if possible.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - CLOSED!
Post by: stevepalffy on October 04, 2016, 01:36:56 pm: I think it may be the 250/3 expansion with Rommel that everyone is eagerly waiting for ?
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Rommel 161014
Post by: Rubicon Models on October 14, 2016, 05:30:04 pm: On this day 72 years ago (Oct 14, 1944 Germany) a great man was taken from his wife and son and the world lost one of her greatest commanders...

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag377/RubiconModels/SdKfz%20250-251%20Expansion%20Sets/Erwin%20Rommel%20161013-1_zpsidyssnyz.jpg)
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Rommel 161014
Post by: airborne on October 15, 2016, 03:22:27 am: That had to be one of the most cruel tricks of fate. For some one so loved by his troops, to be betrayed by his own Fuhrer, when innocent of any charges. Many things in Germany may have gone down a better road had he lived.
Title: Re: SdKfz 250 Alte Light Armoured Halftrack - Rommel 161014
Post by: Pinky on October 16, 2016, 10:15:46 am: Rommel wasn't entirely innocent - he was at least toying with opposition to Hitler. By 1944 he was deeply pessimistic about where it was all going - he knew they were going to lose, and badly. It's also worth remembering that his career benefitted a great deal from his attachment to Hitler and the Nazi party, and from its propaganda machine. It's facilitating that we are still to some extent influenced by the cult of personality that WW2 propaganda built around individuals like Rommel.