SdKfz 10 - SdKfz 10 TS1 Assembled 201023

[Jaeger]

Another incredible conversion!  Looking forward to this kit.

[Tracks]

A sneak preview on what we are doing with the SdKfz 10 and her conversion kits...

We all knew this was coming because of the parts included on "Sprue C" (see picture), but now that we can actually see the SdKfZ 10/4 model assembled, it looks really good! I've been waiting for a plastic SdKfz 10 kit from Rubicon Models for some time now. I can't wait to get some of these gems. Need extras of course. 

As they say,"better late than never."

Quick question:
I know that the SdKfz 10 was a common tow for the Pak36 and Pak38, but how common was it for the Pak40? Yes, I know it was used, and I have seen wartime pictures and footage of them towing Pak40s, but was this common or within doctrine? I only ask because I remember reading a very long time ago that the SdKfz 11 was one of the official tows for the Pak40. Anyway, just curious what others have to say.

[EarlyWarGamer]

@Tracks ... you should be totally fine if you want to tow a Pak 40 with an Sd.Kfz 10.  There were plenty of instances where an AT Unit was issued their new Pak 40 guns, replacing their old Pak 38 ... but they didn't receive any new vehicles with which to tow them.  So those units continued to use what they had ... their old reliable Sd.Kfz 10s.

Late 1941 the Pak 40 was trickling out to various AT units. Throughout 1942 thousands more were issued. By 1943 they were the standard anti-tank weapon in the Wehrmacht.  So it is quite likely the Sd.Kfz 10 would still be towing the Pak 38 and then later the Pak 40 throughout this year of transition / mass deployment,  And beyond.

Also a thing to note: the Sd.Kfx 10 was originally developed and tagged as the 1t towing vehicle. But it was later decided this vehicle was far to useful to be so limited. So they underhull was strengthened, as was the towing panel.  It could easily tow a 1.5t gun.  There is photo evidence that it towed things much, much heavier than 1.5t as well.  Photos where you spot a long cylinder across the rear panel is the compressed air tank used for air-brakes. This helped the "little" Sd.Kfz 10 tow things weighing as much as 2-3t.

Anyway, the hull shown by Rubicon is this reinforced hull.

[Rubicon Models]

Going back to basics, this is "Part 1" from test assembling our SdKfz 10 plastic testshot sprues showing the basic half-track. 

Nothing comes close to its detailing and quality!  We will post more pictures on the expansion later this week.























Enjoy!

[Tracks]

Fantastic!

[Rubicon Models]

This is Part 2 of our SdKfz 10 showcasing an "alternate" rear platform to house AA guns...

Special features such as fender rifle racks, front-hood-mount gun loading ramp, and fold-down side & rear panels are all standard.

Please wait for Part 3




















Enjoy!

[Tracks]

Less teasing and more releasing 
Seriously, it looks fantastic.

[EarlyWarGamer]

This kit has an amazing number of extras that allow for a wide variety of build possibilities!  Going to need a fistful of these to serve as tows and gun platforms in various campaigns. Lovely!!!

[petejones]

Lovely! Great news about the canvas top(s) as my collection is all painted for winter on the Eastern Front and the troops need all the protection they can get

[Tracks]

For sure, this is a long overdue model kit, and very useful for the 1:65 (28mm) miniature gamer because the SdKfz.10 was used by the German army in every theater of operation throughout the war. Not only as tows and troop transports, but also as gun platforms such as the 10/4.

Then there are the field modifications. Some SdKfz.10 half-tracks were fitted with a 3.7cm PaK36 or 5cm PaK38 AT gun. The Pak36 was usually just carried complete (including wheels), but the 5cm Pak38 was mounted on a special pivot mount. In a few cases the cab and engine area was armored, but most seem to have not done this, so using a Rubicon Models plastic SdKfz.10 kit and Rubicon Models plastic 5cm PaK38 AT gun kit, it should be pretty easy to kit-bash this popular field modification.

A good plastic kit of the SdKfz.10 was long overdue. That being said, a lot of us were surprised it didn't get released with the last group of kits - the M4A1, Valentine, Comet, Horse Drawn Wagon, and King Tiger. Hopefully it will be released soon though.

If it wasn't for Rubicon Models, our plastic 1:56 (28mm) collections of WW2 armies would be sorely lacking of important vehicles. Yes, I know we had resin+metal kits from the start, but most if not all of these early models were POS/POC. And yes, I know that some of the later resin+metal models were a bit better (Blitzkrieg Miniatures comes to mind), but...
Power to the Plastic!

http://forum.rubiconmodels.com/index.php?topic=703.msg8849#msg8849

[Tracks]

I have noticed that the "News" link on the home page has not been updated since "06 Feb, 2019", but I am guessing that the SdKfz.10 plastic kit is very close to being released. However, if it helps, it is okay for Rubicon Models to send me a kit to "Test" and check to see that everything is perfect, but also include the final draft of the kit's instructions so I can look for any typos and/or oversights. 

[Jaeger]

So wonderful to see someone with the courage to step up and be willing to put in time and effort to ensure the consumer point of view is considered.  I expect flash will be critiqued, instruction comprehension and how well parts are removed from the sprues would be evaluated. 
Will parts need extra work to be ready for assembly?  Another question that could be answered.
I'm looking forward to this kit too.  I will confidently purchase multiple kits knowing this has been properly vetted.

[Rubicon Models]

Rest assured the SdKfz 10 project is moving along smoothly and should be in the next release wave!

The assembly instruction and box art are done, waterslide decal is next!

[EarlyWarGamer]

Very much looking forward to this kit!

[Tracks]

These were announced sometime ago, and it looks like they are almost done.
Does anyone know what the projected release dates are for the SdKfz 10 and the Panzer II plastic kits?