German Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Halftrack

My first build at this scale. I usually focus on 1/350 scale ships, but I thought I would change it up and have an attempt at a diorama. The figures had enough detail to them, though the torso overlapped a bit. The half track was a great build with easy enough to follow instructions. I'll probably be getting more of these.

I purchased this model a few weeks ago and I still haven't completed it. Shafts B16 and B18 and B17 were off center from the mold and the parts don't turn properly. The whole interior of the model does not seem to be a 1/35 scale. Regular 1/35 scale Tamiya figures do not fit in the cab or troop area. It could be this model only, but I am very disappointed with is model. I would not buy this Tamiya Hanomag Sdkfz251/1 Item 35020 again and would not recommend to a friend. Maybe I expected too much from this kit. Tamiya quality is usually much better. Again, this is from my experience with this kit. I have enjoyed all the other Tamiya models that I have purchased.

Though I would build it cause it was something different and I enjoyed it. Tamiya quality was great as expected. But it opened my eyes to other kits. Pros- kit went together great. The doors on the back can be open or closed. Cons- none. The only thing I can think of that the kit was missing is rubber tires.