SdKfz 10 Halftrack

[EarlyWarGamer]

The Sd.Kfz 10 was rated at 1 ton. Eventually they produced models that had a reinforced rear, and added air brakes, to allow it to tow heavier objects ... but NOT anything that was THAT heavy.

[Rubicon Models]

We know you guys had been bugging us for an SdKfz 10, the vehicle had been on our radar for a long time. 

We had even bought several reference books (including the one below) on the subject as well... just not the right time to start it as a project. 

Patience is a virtue you know? 



Enjoy!

[ripley]

Love those books by WWP

[Tracks]

Patience is a virtue you know? 

Since we are tossing out proverbial phrases, I would like to add one.

"The early bird gets the worm."

We're just worried that "someone might beat you to the punch" - sorry, another proverbial phrase. 

Love those books by WWP

I don't have that particular book, but yes, they are good books.

[Pinky]

I've just realised that I really want an SdKfz 10 kit.  In plastic.  From Rubicon.

[Old Guard]

I've just realised that I really want an SdKfz 10 kit.  In plastic.  From Rubicon.

as do I! ....that one further up is even in the right colour and 21PZ Div too....YES! 


PS....Screw Patience. Now Damn It! Now!!!

[Klank]

I want something to tow this... with an armored cab preferably (be a nice build option).

[ultravanillasmurf]

I want something to tow this... with an armored cab preferably (be a nice build option).

Have you been talking to Rich H?
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=116565.0

[Jaeger]

There already is a kit that could tow that gun: the SdKfz 7 Prime Mover 8 ton.
So now it's just a simple easy short step to prototyping and creating the sprues.  4th quarter release just in time for Christmas.

Living the dream.. pipe dream...

[Tracks]

There already is a kit that could tow that gun: the SdKfz 7 Prime Mover 8 ton.
So now it's just a simple easy short step to prototyping and creating the sprues.  4th quarter release just in time for Christmas.

A little surprising that Klank missed this because its a new kit from Rubicon Models.
I will probably not be able to get mine until July or August, but I hear its a great kit.

[Tracks]

The SdKfz 10 was one of the most widely produced German vehicles of the war (14,000 odd) and formed the base of the 250 halftrack.

That is correct, the SdKfz 10 one-ton towing tracker was developed into to SdKfz 250 armored halftrack.

Because Rubicon Models already has an SdKfz 250 model kit (Product Code: 280032) already in production, I wonder how easy it would be for Rubicon Models to use the available files/diagrams/molds/sprues from that existing SdKfz 250 kit to make a new SdKfz 10 kit.

[Rubicon Models]

Because Rubicon Models already has an SdKfz 250 model kit (Product Code: 280032) already in production, I wonder how easy it would be for Rubicon Models to use the available files/diagrams/molds/sprues from that existing SdKfz 250 kit to make a new SdKfz 10 kit.

We have looked into the SdKfz 10 before and it IS basically a redraw of the complete vehicle... maybe less the two front wheels.

[Jaeger]

So ready by Christmas?
And look how it tows the anti-tank gun so well.
Just like the T-26 this kit could have a multitude of options.  Troop transport and towing AT guns, platform for AT guns, platform for Anti-Aircraft guns.   The mind boggles at the possibilities.

[EarlyWarGamer]

Unfortunately for us, while the Sd.Kfz 10 was the "basis" for the Sd.Kfz 250, there were major changes made. Very little of the work done for one model could "port over" to be the start of the other model. The hull was shortened enough to drop a wheel, and the front end was also changed.

As they mentioned, they "might" get to reuse the two front wheels. And that is about it!

[jamesvalentine]

If they did an SdKfz 10 all you'd get is every whinging that Rubicon only does German stuff.