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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: traveller on July 12, 2009, 08:41:24 PM

Title: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: traveller on July 12, 2009, 08:41:24 PM
I am considering to reward myself with some new vehicles, including a Sdkfz 222 suitable for 28mm (1/48 - 1/56 scale). Can anyone advice what they consider to be the best resin, metal or plastic kit available?
Grateful for any help!
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Keith on July 12, 2009, 09:17:47 PM
Personally I think that the Bolt Action 222 takes the trophy. It's very nicely done and the turret detail, in particular, works very well indeed.
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: DFlynSqrl on July 12, 2009, 11:22:45 PM
Not sure I can declare one the "best" over any others, but I do have a Bolt Action Miniature's one on my shelf and I'm very happy with it.
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: redzed on July 13, 2009, 10:47:00 AM
Avoid the Tamiya version (http://www.sdean-forum.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17138&highlight=222)
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: revford on July 13, 2009, 12:23:56 PM
I have the AGN 222, which is a nice 1:56 kit, but if it existed at the time I'd have gone for the BAM one, looks just that little bit nicer.

(http://revford.co.uk/images/pulp-wehrmacht-222-1.jpg)

http://www.agnminiatures.com/
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: traveller on July 14, 2009, 08:10:08 AM
Thanks for your advice. Seems BAM is the way to go. Cheers!
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Michi on July 22, 2009, 10:05:20 AM
Mine is a 1/48 ICM kit that came rather cheap with photo etched grill for the turret.
Sd.Kfz. 222 from ICM and Sd.Kfz. 250/3 from Tamiya:


(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/BesuchersthleBreeze007-3.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/BesuchersthleBreeze006-3.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/BesuchersthleBreeze005-3.jpg)


(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/BesuchersthleBreeze004-3.jpg)

(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll111/wamasaka/BesuchersthleBreeze003-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: traveller on July 22, 2009, 11:44:44 AM
Cool pictures! ICM, is that a plastic kit? please educate the ignorant
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Michi on July 22, 2009, 12:02:44 PM
Quote from: traveller on July 22, 2009, 11:44:44 AM
Cool pictures! ICM, is that a plastic kit? please educate the ignorant

Yes, it´s a very simple plastic kit, that´s rather easy to build.
I suppose you are German, so you should be able to read this review (if not, the pictures speak for themselves):

http://www.ipms-deutschland.business.t-online.de/FirstLook/ICM/ICM_SdKfz_222_48/ICM_SdKfz_222.html
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: traveller on July 22, 2009, 12:41:47 PM
Looking good! I have to check that. Thanks!
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Helen on July 27, 2009, 11:51:11 PM
Thank you for providing suggestions. The armoured car is one of my favourite all time A/Cs along with other family members, it's interesting to see how many more 222 A/Cs we will see come out onto the market by companies.

Helen
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 06, 2009, 10:35:41 AM
Quote from: Michi on July 22, 2009, 12:02:44 PM
Yes, it´s a very simple plastic kit, that´s rather easy to build.
I suppose you are German, so you should be able to read this review (if not, the pictures speak for themselves):

http://www.ipms-deutschland.business.t-online.de/FirstLook/ICM/ICM_SdKfz_222_48/ICM_SdKfz_222.html

Ordered one on your reccomendation.

Question: weathering: is that powder or paint/wash a how to would be most appreciated.

The Commander
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: traveller on August 06, 2009, 02:30:21 PM
I ordered one as well. Cant wait to see it in "the flesh"  ;D
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Michi on August 06, 2009, 10:37:42 PM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on August 06, 2009, 10:35:41 AM


Question: weathering: is that powder or paint/wash a how to would be most appreciated.

It´s Vallejo fur brown watered down to a thick wash, applied over all and taken away from flat surfaces with a clean brush. I aimed at a dusty look by doing so.
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 10, 2009, 07:33:28 AM
Quote from: Michi on August 06, 2009, 10:37:42 PM
It´s Vallejo fur brown watered down to a thick wash, applied over all and taken away from flat surfaces with a clean brush. I aimed at a dusty look by doing so.

Nice, mine came through Saturday, nice little kit very impressed.

What Vj colour did you use for the main body of the SDKFZ?

The Commander
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: Michi on August 10, 2009, 08:44:27 AM
Quote from: Commander Vyper on August 10, 2009, 07:33:28 AM


What Vj colour did you use for the main body of the SDKFZ?



Just a mix of black & white.
Title: Re: Best Sdkfz 222?
Post by: n815e on March 04, 2010, 02:19:28 PM
According to Tamiya, the Tamiya 222 is the ICM 222.