I picked up the new SdKfz 250, SU-122/85 and Allied stowage set.
I don't plan to build the SU-122/85 yet, but looking at the sprues it's a superb kit. It demonstrates how Rubicon's approach has been refined - there are parts for 2 different vehicles, both of which are accurate and complete. The only 'issue' is the tread pattern, which (due to moulding limitations) isn't accurate.
The SdKfz 250 is probably Rubicon's most detailed kit so far. The interior is especially nicely reproduced, along with all the external stowage. Again, there are parts for 2 different vehicles, and again they are both very complete. I think this will be a very popular kit - especially when the various upgrade sets are released.
The stowage set was the one I was particularly interested in. It's generally good, with some very useful inclusions (like spare M4 wheels, spare tracks, MG ammo boxes and smaller ammo crates), and some nice British items (such as the 'flimsies' and funnel). It would have been good to have more jerry cans - there are only 2 US and 2 British types per sprue. And some of the generic boxes are identical to pieces from the German stowage set (and perhaps a bit oversized). The lengths of spare M4 tracks are also a little awkward to work with if you want to shorten them. There are some pre-arranged piles of gear covered with tarpaulins. The larger of these pieces is too big for a tank, but will look good in a truck or as terrain. The smaller piece looks great on the engine deck of a US tank. Overall, it's an extremely useful set, and I'm sure I'll be buying many more.
I haven't yet bought the new SdKfz 251, but intend to do so. I think Rubicon's focus on these kinds of vehicles (as well as soft-skins) is very well judged; not only are these vehicles very popular with Bolt Action players and modellers, they are unavailable in plastic from anyone else.
