| Date of Review |
June 2006 |
| Manufacturer |
DML |
| Subject |
Sd.Kfz.251/16 Ausf.D Flammpanzerwagen |
| Scale |
1/35 |
| Kit Number |
6247 |
| Primary Media |
1,004 parts (666 parts in grey styrene,
264 "EZ Track" link sections, 41 etched brass, 17 in tan DS
plastic, 8 in clear styrene, 4 silver paper stickers, 2 pre-bent
steel wire, 2 turned brass, 1 section woven nylon cord) |
| Pros |
The Flammpanzer now available in on the D model chassis; includes EZ Track |
| Cons |
Crew made from vinyl may not be popular |
| Skill Level |
Basic |
| MSRP (USD) |
$41.98 |
DML continues their production of Sd.Kfz. 251 variants by now
offering the "Stroke 16" flamethrower vehicle on the
D model chassis, with some minor changes from the earlier C model
(Kit No. 6202). While they retain the three man crew made of DS
plastic (two gunners with a choice of heads with or without asbestos
hoods and a driver) a total of 161 parts are now provided for the
flame guns and other kit on board the vehicle.
The kit shows how the 251 series has evolved, for they now offer
such niceties as doors for the side stowage bins over the fenders
and the usual positionable hood flaps, rear doors and viewers.
Two different track sets are offered, either the early-model original
on the parts trees or the late-model style as presented in the
popular "EZ Track" which is pre-trimmed and ready for
installation.
The three crew figures are the new cementable vinyl, and according
to Freddie Leung of DML are designed to be used with liquid cement
like Testors or Tamiya Orange. He also noted that to trim them
up simply "paint" mold seams with the liquid cement and
the seam should vanish if not touched while the cement evaporates.
This kit does not come with a dismount weapon as the C model did,
and seems to reflect the concept changes made between the introduction
of the C model "Stroke 16" and the D model. The mirror
mounts/fender guides are turned brass, and a bending jig is included
to set the correct angle on them for use on the model. The model
also comes with two pre-bent steel wire sections for use to replicate
folding external limiters/guards to prevent the flame weapons from
snagging on any obstacle near the vehicle.
Two finishing options are provided, one with the 5th Panzer Division
in Warsaw during 1944 and one unidentified vehicle on the Eastern
Front in 1944. Both are basically Panzerbraun with camouflage applied
to them. The kit comes with a "number jungle" license
plate set of decals and a "targeted" set for the two
options given.
Overall this is a very nice kit, but I still worry that the "volley
fire" of 251 kits (and those from their competitors) may be
overwhelming the market.
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