Monday, 4 March 2024

SdKfz 10 3D Print

 The first of the recent 3D prints has rolled off the production line, and pretty nice it is too, even if I do say so myself. 


This is the SdKfz 10 halftrack tow vehicle.


I put one of the 28mm 1st Corps figures next to it, to give an idea of scale.


Front and rear number plates come courtesy of leftovers from one of the SdKfz 251 kits built a few months ago.



After previous discussion around whether the model was to scale or a bit too diminutive, I did some online research, as below:
So, as you can see, the SdKfz 10 and 11 were considerably smaller vehicles than the more common SdKfz 7 we all know and love from the Airfix 88mm gun set etc. Using my bush arithmetic of 5mm - 1 ft in 28mm scale, 15feet x 6feet would make it around 75mm x 30mm - and that's about the size of the model. The larger mark 7 vehicle would be roughly 110mm x 40mm, so, a significantly larger footprint.

Thanks for stopping by, and I will have another update on Blitzkrieg Fallschirmjaegers shortly.

33 comments:

  1. Lovely crisp 3D print there Keith, I’m always amazed by the sheer number of different half track types that the Germans produced - they did indeed come in all shapes and sizes.

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    1. Thanks JBM. The huge variety of different vehicles is great for wargamers, but came with big challenges for the Germans, as outlined by Stve J below.

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  2. Nicely done. A not often seen model, interesting for that.

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    1. Thanks Joe, and I agree....nice to have some slightly different vehicles in my collection!

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  3. This is a fine model rendered very well. Nice job!

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  4. Great paint job there Keith and I must admit I prefer the smaller half-tracks from a visual point of view. I like the fact that for variety the canvas tilts were often still in their pre-war 3 tone camo scheme which is really nice.

    With so many variants the Germans just made their life's so hard trying to have enough spares of everything. The Soviet approach of common use of standardised components certainly simplified battle field repairs etc.

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    1. Totally agree Steve! The Grrmans made a rod for their own back, having so many different models and designs of vehicles.

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  5. Nicely done and good looking model

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  6. That has turned our really well, very nice model.

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  7. A nice colour for the canvas, is that a Vellejo?

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    1. Coat d'arms has something pretty close to that. But your question has made me curious. Damned curious.

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    2. Hi gents, the canvas is a Citadel one but can't tell you which right now.. I will check this evening when at home (if my befuddled brain remembers.....!)

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    3. Just home and at the painting desk now...the paint is Base Morghast Bone by Citadel!

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    4. Thanks, it is pretty much a spot on canvas.

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    5. You are most welcome, Norm!

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  8. I wonder if you are approaching the point where investment in a 3D printer might pay off Keith? Another lovely model and beautifully painted.

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    1. I feel like there is a tech upgrade every few years and there is a wave of old printers that go to friends. Maybe you will be 'due' for a free upgrade soon.

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    2. Nah, I don't buy enough of them to make a printer cost effective, plus, I doubt my tech savvy is sufficient to get the prints looking right....hoping our mate Mark at 1866 and all that blog might get into it, then piggy back off him!

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  9. The 3D model looks most effective. Nice paint work too.

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    1. Thanks a lot Peter, I think 3d printing is a great boon for wargamers, and only likely to get moreso I believe.

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  10. good looking HT. Were you stressed about the size?

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    1. Hey Stew....I wasn't particularly, but a few people commented that it looked small.....

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  11. Great job on the model Keith.
    Regarding the impression of size. I wonder if we get influenced by the larger sizes of vehicles these days compared to the 30's and 40's. I am sure some suburban utes would be the same size as some WW2 trucks.

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    1. Pleased you also like the model, Ben. You may be right about our impressions of vehicle sizes...certainly, if you see an old preserved Austin 7 etc, they are pretty small....particularly as far as width...they always look really narrow to me!

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  12. That looks brilliant Keith. Great job Keith.

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    1. Thanks Richard - it is rather nice, isn't it? Just posted an image of the next one of the rank!

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  13. Very nice Keith…
    I am another who likes these smaller German half tracks…
    I believe the SdKfz 10 was one of the smallest with the SdKfz 7 being at the big end of things… I been beside a ‘7’ and it definitely would not fit on my drive 😁…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Cheers Aly - have a look at tonight's post - there is another "small" halftrack on display!

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