Scotties Sd.Kfz. 10/5

[scottie3158]

Hello All,
This is next on the bench. Revells offering of the Sd.Kfz.10/5. I was after the Italeri offering but after checking on scalemates its the same kit. The box is the typical end open box from Revell which I personally don't like. The kit also came with the Eduard etch and a Passion models replacement barrel.

Just a quick look at the sprues which are moulded in light Tan and appear to be fairly crisp and free from flash.



I also got this to go with it.





Cheers Scottie

[scottie3158]

I have made a start with the cab. This was very over simplified so with a mixture of the PE and a lot of scratching I came up with this.



cheers
Scottie

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
A nice choice. I have often wondered why half-tracks seem to have only been manufactured around the 1940s. Was there some flaw with them?
I like the trailer - added interest.
Great improvement to the cab.
Jim

[adt70hk]

Nice start Paul.

ATB.

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Good start and already showing the usual Scottie touches :thumb2:
Class

[minitnkr]

Great details!
All the disadvantages of tracked & wheeled vehicles.

[Steve Jones]

Off to a great start mate. There are stacks of research stuff on the tinternet but if you need anything let me know. Good luck my friend

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
A nice choice. I have often wondered why half-tracks seem to have only been manufactured around the 1940s. Was there some flaw with them?
I like the trailer - added interest.
Great improvement to the cab.
Jim

Thanks Jim. True they didn't appear after the war to my knowledge. Most of the vehicles seem to pull these, and the box contains two trailers so I have one for another time.

Nice start Paul.

ATB.

Andrew

Cheers Andrew.

Good start and already showing the usual Scottie touches :thumb2:
Class

Cheers Tim not perfect by a long shot but it looks a bit busier.

Great details!
All the disadvantages of tracked & wheeled vehicles.

I can't see the advantage of a half track unless cheaper to manufacture?

Off to a great start mate. There are stacks of research stuff on the tinternet but if you need anything let me know. Good luck my friend

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Thanks Steve I have some good pictures from prime portal but trying to fine some better ones of the front axle.

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice choice Scottie Dawg :thumb2: ,
Needless to say i`m definitely "In" for the duration mate.
As has been said,you`re off to a cracking start already ,
Andy

[Mini Me]

Nice choice and off to a great start Scottie. :thumb2: Rick H.

[Steve Jones]

Thanks Steve I have some good pictures from prime portal but trying to fine some better ones of the front axle.

Is it the one where the leaf spring goes across the front of the axle??

[Guest]

A nice choice. I have often wondered why half-tracks seem to have only been manufactured around the 1940s. Was there some flaw with them?

Cost and benefit. A halftrack costs almost the same as a full-tracked vehicle to build and maintain, but it’s less capable cross-country. Once all-wheel drive had been perfected, it made more sense to build 4×4, 6×6 etc. vehicles instead of halftracks for all-terrain cargo transport, because they were far cheaper, and go to full-tracked vehicles for APCs because they’re far more capable at not that much greater expense.

[Jim R]

Thanks Jakko
Obvious really. Half-tracks always look so capable.
Jim

[scottie3158]

Is it the one where the leaf spring goes across the front of the axle??

Yes mate that's the one

[Steve Jones]

I have dropboxed a load of stuff for you. You should have it by now???