German Hanomag Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Halftrack

For 15 dollars this kit is very good, the 5 extra figures are a nice addition as well. I would not recommend using this kit for dioramas, however, becasue like some other older kits it isnt in true 1/35 scale. The interior of this kit looks more like its in 1/48 scale than 1/35, and when you put figures inside it is really obvious. Other than its a good kit.

The original Hanomag was the mainstay of German transport and modifications for many roles. I chose the first of the series for a diorama incorporating the Italeri Smoke Projector or infamous Nebelwerfer which was a very potent weapon used against the Allies. Crew served by Tamiya figures from the 75mm Anti Tank Gun set I was able to re-create a loading scene and the Hanomag as the vehicle to tow and supply the Nebelwerfer. As with the 251/9 and other 251 variants the tracks and road wheels go together quite well when you follow the sequence in the directions. This kit has been re-issued over time as far back as I can remember and along with over 50 military models finds its home.

I've looked at this one in the Tamiya catalog since Star Wars was in the theaters for the FIRST time! Yes, 1976. I got back in the hobby and this was so cheap that I had to get it and have some fun! Best bang for your buck with all the figures. Note, scribe extra detail into these figures. Bring out the detail before you paint and they will look great! The Hanomag is an ok kit. The fit of the parts is not the best. It's 70's era ok? Running gear road wheels is fiddly. But the front tires are steerable, so that's a plus. The interior is pretty bad. I'm sure there should be seat backs that are missing. The included MG's are horrible by any standards. The tracks are memory lane get our your candle and x-acto knife and melt the pins type.But if you super glue the tracks to the road wheels to give them some sag, they look alright. Value level = must buy! Fit and finish = Vintage, in my day, this was a great kit and we had to walk to school uphill both ways and we liked it! Fun level = no pressure Nostalgia level = awesome