Steve, ifs it all part of the build, include it. I include the base and figures with my dio's, and if i am doing other vehicles them to.

Thnaks for that link Jack. I was trying to find somthing this morning but didn't have much time. That really useful.

Another intersting bit form missinglynx concerning the Wehrmacht's practice of towing in relation to the ground surface:

A POW (a Leutnant of 2./le.Art.Ers.Abt.17, captured in Tunisia in May 1943) stated that on hard surface roads any of the Zugkraftwagen could haul, over considerable distances (at least 100km), three times the weight for which they were designed. For example, the 3-ton model could haul 9 tons etc. For cross-country performance, however, it is laid down under the K.A.N. regulations that one third of the available power of the tractor is to be left in reserve. Thus the le.F.H. weighing approx. 1,930kg is towed by the 3-ton tractor, and the s.F.H. weighing approx. 5 tons is towed by an 8-ton tractor.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1282579437/2/Can+you+identify+this+half-track

regards,

Jack

There's all kinds of things I can throw in there. I have am BMW motorcycle and Kublewagen as well that could be part of the scene all for one ltttle 250 build.

Hmmmmmmm, now you're giving me the idea of a dio with a big half-track like a Sd. Kfz. 8 or 9 with the hood up and a group of guys trying to figure out a way to tow the gigantic gun with a tiny little 250... 

Thanks guys, I didn't think so. I was going to do a knocked out HT but I also want to build an 88 or 10.5.  Now I'm thinking a scene with either of the guns and thr HT near by.

It looks like I'm in for some reserch.

Towing capacity for German halftracks, handy list compiled here:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/message/1074311285/Authorized+towing+vehicles

regards,

Jack

I doubt it, would have been to heavy. And even the 251/3 and 4 had to have a special tow cuppling to tow a 10.5cm.

Bish,

Do you know if the 250/3 command variant was ever used to tow the 88 or 10.5?

Gamera

 

hogfanfs

 

 

Gamera

Yes, I thought it's something a little different. 

 

 

 

 

It kinda looks German... 

 

 

 

 

Well Bruce, a German half-track would be green stripes over a yellow base.

This halftrack is yellow stripes over a green base so it's the total opposite and therefore completly different.  

 

LOL! Cliff, thanks for the laugh today! That was an excellent explanation!

Looking forward to seeing you build this American half-track.

hogfanfs

 

 

Gamera

Yes, I thought it's something a little different. 

 

 

 

 

It kinda looks German... 

 

Well Bruce, a German half-track would be green stripes over a yellow base.

This halftrack is yellow stripes over a green base so it's the total opposite and therefore completly different.  

Gamera

Yes, I thought it's something a little different. 

 

It kinda looks German... 

Yes, I thought it's something a little different. 

Ye, thats what it looks like. Makes a nice chance from overall OD.

Yeap, one review had the instruction sheet posted and there was one that fought on Luzon pictured with this weird camo scheme. Looks like the Marines painted sand coloured stripes all over the OD. 

Gamera

Lol, thanks guys! 

When I clean the bench off some I might just jump in with a Dragon US Marine Corp M3 75mm GMC.

 

 

That would be an interesting one. I take it thats in the pacific.

Lol, thanks guys! 

When I clean the bench off some I might just jump in with a Dragon US Marine Corp M3 75mm GMC.

hogfanfs

 

Gamera

Gee guys, all German hardware??? 

If I can find a good deal on Dragon's M3A1 or M2/M2A1 US half-tracks by the end of the year I might have to jump in here. 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry, Cliff, I only have German HT's in the stash.

Hope you decide to join!

 

Nothing wrong with that .

Gamera

Gee guys, all German hardware??? 

If I can find a good deal on Dragon's M3A1 or M2/M2A1 US half-tracks by the end of the year I might have to jump in here. 

 

Sorry, Cliff, I only have German HT's in the stash.

Hope you decide to join!

Modelrob

Jack thanks for posting this one. I have been looking for half track figurers and they got some good ones.

Robert

 

Robert, this is the other halftrack set they do.

I', not sure i will buy either set complete, but i think i would combine several from each along with some plastic figures which have similar poses.

Gamera

Gee guys, all German hardware??? 

If I can find a good deal on Dragon's M3A1 or M2/M2A1 US half-tracks by the end of the year I might have to jump in here. 

 

Even though i have no problem with so much German armour, it would be nice to have some variety. I hope you can jump in.

Rob Gronovius

I'd like to join this build, I have several kits, but the AFV Club Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C is ne I've been looking for a reason to build.

 

Glad to have you on board Rob. I will look forwrad to seeing that, i have not done one of their Ausf C's yet.

Gamera

Gee guys, all German hardware??? 

Right?

Actually I was going to show mine knocked out in an African scene.

Gee guys, all German hardware??? 

If I can find a good deal on Dragon's M3A1 or M2/M2A1 US half-tracks by the end of the year I might have to jump in here. 

Outstanding! Rob is joining us!

I'd like to join this build, I have several kits, but the AFV Club Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C is ne I've been looking for a reason to build.

Glad to be of help guys.  The set I linked is currently on promotional sale, saving you $15 and putting each figure at $15 each.  Quality sculptings like these usuallly go $18 to $24 a piece.

regards,

Jack

Jack thanks for posting this one. I have been looking for half track figurers and they got some good ones.

Robert

Thanks for posting that jack. I have been eyeing up another halftrack figure set they do. They are priecy but you can buy them indivdually if you don't want the full set. I'll be keeping an eye out for these.