SdKfz 251/1 Ausf D Comparison
Bolt Action Miniatures/S+S/West Wind Productions
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KHI |
Bolt Action Miniatures |
S + S |
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Cost: |
$30.00 |
£16.00 |
£12.00 |
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Parts summary: |
Resin hull in two parts, seperate track units. White metal wheels, axle, suspension, tow hooks, seats, lights, MGs and mount and shield. |
Resin hull and base with wheels and tracks attached. Two white metal MGs, mounting for rear MG, shield for front MG. |
Resin hull in two parts, with a drop-in seating section. White metal track units and wheels, rear MG with mount and front MG with shield. |
Initial impression: |
Whoa! Loads of parts in the packet for this one. I must admit that I was very impressed with the model on first inspection, because the level of detail on the individual parts is impressive. As a wargamer, I must say that I was a tad dismayed by the large number of parts, and the extreme fine quality of some of them also detracts from the thought of "wargames vehicle" for me- I'd almost be scared to use it in case something breaks. |
Cast in a creamy resin, with good surface detail. Very slight surface pitting, a few bubbles on the underside. Lots of surface detail cast onto on the hull. All the neccessary bolts and hinges are there. A real "wargamer's model". |
Yet another proper "wargamer's model", with no flimsy bits. All the parts are good, solid representations of what they are supposed to be, and I certainly have no fear that something will break. The only thing that bothered me slightly was the top rear angle, which looks a little funny- too big by half. The rest is well-proportioned, though. |
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Overall Comments: |
The Hulls |
Length: 5800mm |
Length: 104 mm - 1:56 |
Length: 102½ mm - 1:57 |
Length: 99½ mm - 1:58 |
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Total Mark: |
22 |
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19 |
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Final Comments: |
After having built and begun painting all three, and having put all three next to each other, there really isn't that much difference between them, especially when they are seperated by a few inches on the table. Two of them look "right" while the third looks "OK", so unless one actually starts counting rivets, all three will work. The S+S kit is let down by the bad top rear angle and the odd running gear, but is perfectly serviceable. The KHI kit is far and away the best-looking one, but the BAM is probably the most user-friendly one. |