Veynom Posted October 30, 2024 Posted October 30, 2024 Behind the barbarian name of Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK 38 hides a very rare variant of a WW2 German half-track. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr While the standard version was designed for troop transport, there were many variants fulfilling many purposes, just like its longer cousin the Sd.Kfz. 251. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr This model represents a 5-cm anti-tank gun (PAK) mounted on a modified Sd.Kfz. 250. It includes the side storage boxes and has a longer frame on the rear to provide more space to the gun servants. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr This variant was seen in Yugoslavia in at least 2 different models. One of them is exhibited at the war museum of Belgrade. It is unfortunately not in good condition with many missing components. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr I've decided to apply a winter color scheme, which was done by hastily splash covering the vehicle with some white color easy to remove. This explain why the grey is still visible at the bottom of the vehicle. This type of color scheme is likely to match a German unit fighting in Yugoslavia during the first months of 1945. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr My model is loosely based on the old 2014 BrickMania version. It is however recolored, rebuilt, detailed, and globally improved as the kit was rather old and no more matching today's standards. I think my version is a bit better. Decals come from my stash of old 1/35 scale models: license plates, black cross, red numbers. The front engine service door sticker is an official lego sticker, or rather, this is the cut-around of an official sticker. It had the right shape and color (LBG). This is a first try for me but I like the results. I will reuse this trick when I need to add more panel hatches or so. Minifigs are mixing multiple sources, from custom to official. Say "Hi!" to Dengar when you recognize his head. Sd.Kfz. 250 mit 5cm PAK38 by Veynom, on Flickr For fans that read until the end: Sd. Kfz. = Sonderkraftfahrzeug (special purpose véhiclel)This page gives many details about this specific Sd.Kfz. 250 variant. Quote
Feuer Zug Posted October 31, 2024 Posted October 31, 2024 Sweet build. I like the mid firing capture. Quote
Yperio_Bricks Posted November 1, 2024 Posted November 1, 2024 Great job on the vehicle! The name is not barbarian, it is straight on point! Quote
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