AFV's Sd. Kfz. 251/7 Ausf.C "Sturmbrucke"

[Flak]

Bought this kit a week ago...started building it...and this one should be OOTB ;) ...no more PE ;)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18436&img=AFV_251-7-01.jpg

Here is my reference...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18007&img=251-2-02.jpg

[Flak]

Here is the kit review at PMMS

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...ub/afv35077.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35077.htm)

Here is the DML & AFV comparison review at PMMS

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...c/251c/251c.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/misc/251c/251c.htm)

Here is some dicussion for sd. Kfz 251/7 at ML

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/threa...eally+that+bad- (http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1129998448/Sd.Kfz.+251-7+kits+comparison+on+PMMS+-+is+bridge+in+DML+kit+really+that+bad-)

[Flak]

When I opened the box...I found that most of the sprues are came from their pervious Ausf C kits...

Here are the new sprues pictures...

Sprue V - The Pioneer Bridges

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18542&img=251-7-02.jpg

The new clear Periscope parts - I like the Periscope from DML's more than AFV's...cause the Periscope from AFV's are molded in tint-green color, not like the DML's..in WATER CLEAR ;)...and also have air bubble inside...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18543&img=251-7-03.jpg

Here is the bonus resin figure

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18544&img=251-7-04.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Looks cool Marco, I don't mind the green so much as the bubble inthe vision block. :angry:

Larry

[Flak]

I would like to present the deco for my 251/7 as below...

Here is the deco guide from AFV's

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19048&img=251-7-05.jpg

Here is the wartime picture...I'm still think about my 251/7 is towing the Gun or not... :(

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18936&img=251-7-06.jpg

[Flak]

Here we go... :lol:

Step 1...started on the Chassis ;)

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19051&img=251-7-08.jpg

Here is the complete shot...I am still re-working on the rear towing pintle...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18989&img=251-7-07.jpg

[James Tainton]

Godspeed ;)

[Flak]

Here is the SBS for the re-worked Rear Towing Pintle...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19122&img=251-7-11.jpg

Here is the re-worked Rear Towing Pintle compare with the real pictures...I will adding the Chain later...because I am thinking to tow the Gun or not :)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19123&img=251-7-12.jpg

[James Tainton]

gettin' fancy- I like it :lol: You can lead and we will all follow ;)
BTW where you get reference pics?
Also -I don't think that bubble will be a problem- once the thing is painted you'll not notice it...

[Flak]

The reference pictures for the Rear Towing Pintle are from AFV modeller - issue 18. There are 5 pages color pictures for Sd. Kfz 251 Ausf D...many interior pictures :lol:

[Finnmodeler]

Hi,
I have only one word: More, please! Oh, that was two already :)

Niko

[Flak]

Here is the closed up picture for towing pintle (In position)...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19220&img=251-7-12a.jpg

Step 2...Rear Floor assembly...

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19050&img=251-7-09.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18990&img=251-7-10.jpg

[Flak]

Step 3...Idler Wheels, Road Wheels and Front Wheels assembly...

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19190&img=251-7-13.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19138&img=251-7-14.jpg

[Flak]

Step 4 Front Wheel Suspension assembly...

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19191&img=251-7-15.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19221&img=251-7-16.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Great SBS on the tow pintle Marco! Thanks for that, I'll be refering to it to detail several, or all, my half tracks and AFVs. ( especially what ever ends up towing my 88) :) Keep us informed! Love this format, seeing how others build.

Larry :thumb:

[Flak]

Step 6 Torsion Bars assembly...I have jumped to Step 5 from Step 4...because I would like to let the glue for the Torsion Bars are dry enough...when I put on the Wheels...

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19223&img=251-7-19.jpg

Here is the completes shot

Side view

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19224&img=251-7-20.jpg

Bottom view

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19225&img=251-7-21.jpg

[Flak]

Step 5 Front Axle assembly...


Here is the scan of AFV's insturction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19192&img=251-7-17.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19222&img=251-7-18.jpg

[James Tainton]

I picked up one of these today Flak... so this SBS will come in handy :lol:

[Evan August]

Looking good so far. Any PE work planned? I had trouble with step 4 on my Pakwagen. Parts B10 and 12 wouldn't quite fit right. How does it go on this one?

[Flak]

Any PE work planned?

No planning use any PE set...just built it OOTB...

I had trouble with step 4 on my Pakwagen. Parts B10 and 12 wouldn't quite fit right. How does it go on this one?

I had no problem on this...they fitted well ;)

[Flak]

Step 7 Wheels assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19226&img=251-7-22.jpg

Here is the completed shot

Side view

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19227&img=251-7-23.jpg

Bottom view

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19228&img=251-7-24.jpg

[James Tainton]

Originally posted by Evan August@Nov 4 2005, 12:41 AM
Looking good so far. Any PE work planned? I had trouble with step 4 on my Pakwagen. Parts B10 and 12 wouldn't quite fit right. How does it go on this one?
I was wondering the same thing-as this was a weird area on the Sd.Kfz. 11 and my last 251.9 from AFV. See here-
http://www.planetarmor.com/forums/index.ph...findpost&p=2663 (http://www.planetarmor.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=537&view=findpost&p=2663)

[Flak]

Step 8 Driver's and Co-driver's Seat assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19451&img=251-7-25.jpg

I found that the seats of AFV's are too simple...I used 0.2mm brass plate to detail up the saets...see below SBS picture... ;)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19452&img=251-7-26.jpg

Here is the comparison with real seats...It's look much better than AFV's :lol:

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19454&img=251-7-27.jpg

[amba]

Very well done Marco. What a difference some super-detailing can do :)

Keep up the good work!

-Ambjoern

[Flak]

Here is the re-worked process for the Foot Pedals and the Gear Levers...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19570&img=251-7-28.jpg

Here is the comparison with real Driver Compartment...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19493&img=251-7-29.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=19494&img=251-7-30.jpg

[Flak]

Step 9 Dashborad and Driver compartment accessories assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20131&img=251-7-31.jpg

Here are the completed shot

Close up shot from front...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20132&img=251-7-32.jpg

Closed up shot from right...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20133&img=251-7-33.jpg

Closed up shot from left...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20134&img=251-7-34.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Looks good Marco, like you could just jump in and drive away. :)

Larry

[Flak]

Step 11 I jumped onto Step 11, Back Seat / Storage Case accessories assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20464&img=251-7-35.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20465&img=251-7-36.jpg

[Flak]

Step 12 and step 13 Back Doors assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20496&img=251-7-37.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20497&img=251-7-38.jpg

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20498&img=251-7-39.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20499&img=251-7-40.jpg

[Flak]

Step 14 Front Periscopes assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20539&img=251-7-41.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20540&img=251-7-42.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Marco,
Nice work, so clean.

Larry

[Flak]

Go back to Step 10 Rear Periscopes assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20541&img=251-7-43.jpg

Rework the part number UB06 as follows...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20691&img=251-7-44.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20692&img=251-7-45.jpg

[Flak]

Step 15 Front Hull assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20769&img=251-7-46.jpg

Here is the completed shot

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20770&img=251-7-47.jpg

[James Tainton]

She's coming together. Keep going... ;)

[mnickolson]

Nice looking job. I like the extra details.

[Flak]

Step 16 Rear Seat assembly

Here is the scan of AFV's instruction sheet

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20771&img=251-7-48.jpg

Here are the completed shots

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20772&img=251-7-49.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=20773&img=251-7-50.jpg

[amba]

Great work Marco!

-Ambjoern

[Larry Bates]

Looks great Marco. :thumb:


Larry

[Flak]

I'm not happy with the Radio Rack from AFV's...so I scratch built it by 0.2mm brass plate...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=21645&img=251-7-51.jpg

[James Tainton]

Good to see an update buddy! Hope this one turns out for you.