Das Werk Sdkfz.251/1 Ausf.D Halftrack kit review.

[@jimbertone6463]

Got mine as well. I'm going to watch a build before I start it. Will be watching your channel...

[@AlisonFort]

Lovely kit - got mine Tuesday - it is a better bet than the Trumpeter, I think… thank you for the review

[@robertkorstian2293]

Nigel, I cannot wait to see you build this kit, I have one too, and I watched Andy's Hobby Headquarters build, and I'm anxious to see your build 😁

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Nigel, This looks like a great kit. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Jeff

[@dennisbisconti4583]

Nigel + i can't blame you for getting this kit i watch the whole build that andy did i have to get some of these kits in 1/16 scale they are beautiful kits

[@garrburton3375]

Hi Nigel, perfect timing….. mine landed yesterday….what a kit…got to say the detail is awesome. You can tell from both the plastic and the quality of the moulding that Tacom have manufactured the kit with the DAS Werk team, as I understand it designing it…..same quality as the Jeep you reviewed some time ago.. The Jeep is a superb build and a great subject for ‘up-detailing’……mines on hold and has been for a while now in the hope that at some point you might find the opportunity to give yours ago…..🤔….. I live in hope…😂😂 As far as the half track it would be fab if you could find the time to build it…..but I do know you’ve got a lot on your plate at the moment…..🙈 Best Regards Gary

[@canuck64]

Best kit I have ever bought... precision and perfect fit all the way

[@markoldreive]

Thanks for the review Nigel. It looks really great. I remember building a German half track over 50 years ago, long since lost through house moves. I sold some accessories from my Jaguar the other week and treated myself at the local model show in Holbeach ( the wife drove me there on a rare trip out of the house) and bought Andys Hobby’s 1/16 Sherman and thought it got lonely so added his 1/16 Tiger 1. I think this might be following.

[@r2667639]

as an avid 1/16 trumpeter fan i had nearly convinced muself to buy thier version, the lack of details put me off, then i saw this and my paypal started its love song and i have one arriving tomorrow :), i have a few 1/16 part dioramas in my display cabinets and i can see this as a new addition , thanks for the heads up

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Glad to help.. Did you see my review of the Pontos set for the Trumpeter kit.

[@RimsModels]

Great video my friend and what a fantastic review of what looks like a beautiful kit the details are amazing and beautifully moulded there’s plenty of parts to keep you busy looks like Santa is going to be busy at mine looks forward to seeing you build it and thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@NigelsModellingBench]

She's a beauty

[@charliegrech4477]

Don’t worry we are the last to see all new releases gee still waiting for the airfix sea king been on preorder for 2 months Great review Nigel

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sorry Charlie

[@russellletch7435]

Hi had mine on order from Andy hq and arrived two weeks ago, fantastic model 🎉 look at the 1/16 - 35 scale figures excellent, keep up the good work 👌

[@hanhenderikse]

Really looks like a lot of value for money, lot to build!

[@johnkelly2098]

Andy's Hobby HQ video shows how well this baby goes together. My gob is still smacked, Nige! What a kit! If that doesn't turbocharge your mojo, you'm dead. Can't wait to see you tackle this beauty. Now I've got Mr Surfacer black on its way from China, Ed and Scale Model Shop have both got it in; typical. Mind you, I've now got some Flexi black ca glue from Premium Hobbies at last so happy days.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Bloody typical that eh John!! I assume you realised I was talking about you who made me get this..

[@johnkelly2098]

@@NigelsModellingBench oh yes, I knew I’d been fingered 🙂

[@robbroy]

Hiya Nige I bought some Outback Paints 'black primer' since I live in Australia and love to support a local product. I've tested it against my (all of our) beloved Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 black and unfortunately the Outback stuff really doesn't come close. - firstly it is not black (but a dark grey). Not a disaster alone but I love using Mr 1500 Black for Tamiya motorcycle black plastic components. - Outback doesn't shrink back nearly as much as Mr 1500. As such it must be sprayed more carefully - any slight excess will remain and fill detail whereas Mr 1500, even if flooded on, really excels at making me look like a great painter. - Durability is good with the Outback but again not quite as bulletproof after a few days as our go-to 1500. Love the videos mate and I thought you might enjoy my unofficial review. ❤

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I'm surprised to read this Rob? I haven't extensively tested the Outlaw primer yet, but I thought it was pretty darn good!! Can I recommend you also try the MRP black primer..

[@robbroy]

@@NigelsModellingBench thanks Nigel yes I have been using MRP black primer for a few years and enjoyed it almost as much as Mr 1500. Performance of MRP was just about identical to Mr 1500 but MRP has become hard to get here in Oz. I 'prefer' the smell of Mr 1500 over MRP too haha.

[@ritchardwilliams3874]

Got one, a big box packed with good plastic. Ironically the level of detail means many will seek to add more detail e.g. wiring, fuel line...as the kit ''demands' it. The radiator top has molding flaws with a slight dip in the centre - look closely at an on-line build and you can see it. I used very thin plastic card to cover the seam but.......there are so many parts it's a real builders model. Recommended

[@WayneWelly]

A very impressive looking kit

[@soppdrake]

Never seen the sprue tag on the INSIDE of a moulded piece before! (The bonnet) They have the kit at one of the brick and mortar shops in town... Mmm. The kit seems to be a must-have 😊

[@NigelsModellingBench]

GET IT!!!

[@Mariner311]

Sweet MARY that is huge - as a Tamiya kid from the 1970s... that kit is amazing.

[@Paul.A.Coppin]

Mine came the other day. It looks fantastic but im waiting to i move at the beginning of 2024 so into the stash it goes .

[@ZinzanModelling]

Dear Nigel, No photo etch you say? Then it may go onto the list of models I might be able to make without swearing profusely... This was an interesting review of a large kit- very impressive in fact. I took a look at the web site and they seem to have a good pedigree. It will be interesting to see you take this one on!! Regards, Z

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Go for it ZinZan!!

[@keithcourter5148]

Hi Nigel great video as always im doing the famo and trailer buy Tamiya 1/35 scale now I'm working on the tracks for the famo it's coming out real nice

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sounds great!

[@timorvet1]

I've got one on pre -order here in Australia through BNA. Fingers crossed, I hope that there are kits set aside for Australia, and that they're on a ship steaming their way down under......lol.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I'll bet they are on a ship right now.

[@timorvet1]

That would be cool mate.

[@johnstaib1874]

I got an Eduard kit, I thought it had no decals, eventually found them under a piece of cardboard in the bottom of the Box. Well protected even from me!

[@soppdrake]

Don't Airfix put theirs inside the instructions?

[@NigelsModellingBench]

??? Maybe they do yes??

[@charlesemerson6763]

Helluva kit. I did Fruil tracks for a 1/35th scale Hanomag but the number of bits in that one will keep you busy for awhile. My only 1/16th scale kit is a Trumpeter King Tiger. I opened the box up, looked in it, shut the box and have never looked in it since.

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Great unboxing, Nige. I had already decided to give this one a miss due to too many to do already

[@NigelsModellingBench]

You and me both!

[@Claudio_Togni]

Realized how big this thing is, when I saw the rifles. A FAMO in 1/16 need a garage for itself 😂

[@johnhughes2653]

Pre-ordered mine from Hannants, got the dispatch note on 22nd, Parcelforce Express 24hr. It's now the 27th and still not even showing on the tracking!

[@markoldreive]

Update I found one. Delivery is Wednesday or Thursday.

[@albertoromanocovasso308]

I love the inside (better than the Trumpeter one)… I remember the Andy’s review but I always look yours…!!! 👍🙂👋

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Wow, thanks!

[@janvolek3040]

Great walkthrough the kit! OT have you seen that takom are planning a 1/72 Akagi island & deck???

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Border model are doing that too... but in 1/35 scale!!

[@janvolek3040]

@@NigelsModellingBench oh that’s right! Can’t wait to see your excitement when unboxing and building it!

[@johnhughes2653]

Nigel will probably scratch build the rest!

[@glencwilson]

That is a lot of kit for the money. Interesting review as always. Was surprised by the price, expected it to be nearer £150. Would love to get that but would need to get a bigger house as the 1/16 Tiger, T-34, Stug, Sherman, Jeep take up a lot of room and the Mrs would not be happy. Maybe for the stash but trying to build the stash rather than add to it! Would be nice to get figures for it.

[@DutchDaveModels]

Gorgeous kit, Nigel. Just bought myself a 1/16 Panzer III, so no room left for another purchase….I think 😂

[@NigelsModellingBench]

There's always room for more kits Dave...

[@steve1315]

Going to be good 👍.

[@MrMush78]

Whats the RRP of this kit ? Looks ace to be honest

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Hannants has it for £119.99

[@dodgysteve7699]

Was £104.95 preordered from Jadlam but their 1st batch has sold out. It was cheaper from them than from AHHQ in Germany. Currently £109.99 pre-order for the next batch, with free Royal Mail 48hr and points worth £5 off your next purchase. Had nothing but great service from those guys.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Jadlam are pretty good, but I have had one issue with next day delivery on an item they didn't even have in stock and their packaging is not the best.

[@innerlight7018]

06:29 : "25 sprues" OMG!!! 😲🤩

[@wendyhickson5284]

That a very nice kit, very detailed.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

It sure is!

[@johnalecsscalemodeling]

Excellent review Nigel. I don't do 1/16 but found this interesting. Massive amount of plastic and detailing. Instructions are very Takom! I agree, I wish they had put the tri-color camo on the front. Good to hear Jess barking. Cheers

[@bilgerat7694]

Holy shite that’s gonna be bloody awesome

[@crazylocha2515]

As a professional at driving people's packages around in circles 🚛🚛, this past spring FedEx became a lot more competitive with Oops(UPS). Amazon hired on a few thousand owner operators to haul between their terminals here in the States and has made the parcel business alot more competitive. Now that the threat of the strike is over, companies are price comparing with both. Peak season is almost upon us and we'll see how things go this year. Over here, when they ship kits using the Post Office (USPS) that they seem to get really beat up. Here's hoping you get better service Nigel 👍☕🐢

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I have to say, I used to swear by UPS but in the last year or two Fed Ex have bettered them in my opinion.

[@matthall143]

Thanks for the update and a really interesting review. I know these are lovely kits, and I'm hoping this does not sound negative, but I'm finding it hard to get into 1/16 scale. I suppose I might go for a one-off single kit as a special display, (probably this very kit), but unlikely that I would build many in this scale. I'm ingrained into the 1/35 pathway and just don't get the same buzz from these larger scale models. Am I alone thinking like this? Anyway, all power to those who enjoy the larger scales.....once again, thanks for a great and informative review

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I know what you mean. the larger the scale, the more toy like it gets.. however, more detail can be incorporated?

[@dennisbisconti4583]

I wonder if they will do a 88 millimeter flack gun in 1/16 scale to go behind this

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I expect so.. did Merit models do one, or was that 1/18 scale?

[@dennisbisconti4583]

@@NigelsModellingBench + I don't know Nigel I think Merit made it in 1/35 scale not sure if they did a 1/16 scale as of yet I could be woring but the way they are turning out these beautiful 1/16 scale kits there's a good chance they will produce a 1/16 scale kit of the 88 millimeter flack gun I guess it's a matter of time should ask Andy at Andy's hobby head quarters he would know if a kit like that is in the making

[@tonygary7611]

👍👍

[@Forest_Fifer]

I thought the Borders Model Lanc box was big...

[@ritahamblin1043]

Sorry that you are experiencing problems with postel delivery's. If it's of any comfort you are not alone. It doesn't half tick you off. If they say an item will be delivered at a day time at least turn up on the day. Don't mind an hour or two late. That is forgivable 3 days that a joke.

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

A FAMO in 1/16th Scale, why not go for a Karl Gerat in 1/16th on it's rail transport..

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Sod it.. Lets have a 1/16th Dora!!

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

@@NigelsModellingBench I think it would come in a container...

[@martingates1364]

New to modeling, always watch your channel DUMB QUESTION= what is slide molding Thanks

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Check out google or look at some of my other videos where I explain it.. I'm sorry, I don't have the time to explain in words here..

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I have described slide molding in detail in part 13 of the Scammell build which will be up soon.

[@martingates1364]

Thanks for reply nigel, i will tune in as usual

[@DavidNeal-mf9ky]

Pity couldn't get it in a 12" action man vehicle

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

It does look very nice Nigel. But its not for me I think. It looks far too fiddly lol. However, I am very surprised that the instructions do show a lot of colour call outs of detail parts. I was expecting the usual Takom style instructions that tell you nothing about detail painting. I noticed at Jadlam it says first batch sold, more due next month.

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

......тооооооо-ли еще будеттттттт....

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Maybe??

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

@@NigelsModellingBench ......космический уровень исполнения комплектов-вооот что нас дожидается в обозримом будующем.....((((( многие компании точат моделирование и оооочень серьезно))))).......

[@hacheyp]

I always pronounced UPS as OOPS…

[@harryanderson7282]

The US fed govt stopped using UPS and switced to Fed-Ex because UPS was simply too unreliable.

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

......масштаб не шуточный.....вооооот это наборррр!....

[@harryanderson7282]

Fallschirmjager.