SdKfz 251 Series Halftracks

This model represents the first type of the ubiquitious 251 Halftrack series built and is most easily distinguished from the Ausf. B version by the 3 visors on each side of the hull. Built from 1938, and along with the B & C's, 4650 were built, both the Ausf. A & B were in service from 1939 onwards and initially did not have a forward MG shield, although these were retrospectively fitted. Superceded by the Ausf. C from 1940, they remained in service for several years seeing action in Poland, France, Russia and North Africa. Although originally concieved as an Armoured Personnel Carrier these vehicles were used in many roles including Prime Mover for various ordnance.

This variant of the ubiquitious 251 Halftrack series was introduced in 1940 and superceded the Ausf. B...

Based on the Ausf. C version, this variant caBased on the Ausf. C version, this variant carried 7 or 8 crew and a pair of small assault bridges plus other equipment for the Panzerpioneer Company They often carried heavier weapons for fire support and our model has the 2.8cm Gerlich sPzB41 squeeze bore anti-tank gun supplied.rried 7 or 8 crew and a pair of small assault bridges p...

When in 1942 the Panzer IV was up-gunned to take the KwK40 L/43 gun, the original armament was made available for other uses. This model depicts the Ausf. C production version of the 251 series produced between 1940 and 1943, 150 of which were modified in 1942 to use these 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 Guns and thus becoming the Schutzenpanzerwagen Later this configuration was used on the D chassis. Popularly known as the "Stummel" (Stump), they were used as support for Heavy Armour Infantry Companies and saw action on all fronts.