Monday 16 November 2020

Sd.Kfz 247 Ausf B

 ICM Kit # 35110

 

This is a 2020 release and models a rare early war command vehicle. Based on the 4x4 Horch it was quite early on replaced by the Sd.Kfz 250 series. As no vehicles survived the war intact it is quite speculative as to how accurate this is, especially in areas of the interior and in particular the radio sets. There are however a few wartime pics of the exterior which ICM overall have managed to replicate. It is unfortunate that the engine cooling louvres are moulded solid and the tyres are rubber items. Some areas such as the weld seams and the mounting hardware on the fenders lack detail and many of the smaller items are overscale. The pioneer tool clasps are moulded on extremely crudely and there is a strange diamond pattern on the floorplate.  What can be commended is the engineering as it all slots together extremely well, especially the main upper and lower sections which left no visible gap along the whole connection.

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