SDFKZ 222 armour car size comparison (1 Viewer)

[Go for Broke]

How does CS compare in size and detail with KC's version. I always thought KC's SDKFZ 222 was undersized. Photo comparisons would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

How does CS compare in size and detail with KC's version. I always thought KC's SDKFZ 222 was undersized. Photo comparisons would be greatly appreciated.

The CS version is noticeably larger. The K&C has a flatter coloured, more weathered look (Afrika Korps) which I prefer, more gear stowed on the vehicle and a completely open turret back.

The CS model has a slightly but noticeably shinier finish (Normandy camo), the turret cover opens to show good detail of the guns, the back of the turret has a half-wall, and the detail of the storage compartments on the vehicle's left side is sharper. (see detailed photos on CS web site).

I could take another photo which shows the back and left sides if you need them.

 

[Go for Broke]

Thanks Phantom Warrior. Do you like your CS version? It looks great. Does the CS turret turn? I have the CS Tiger & Marder III, which I both like. I was looking for a "to scale" SDFKZ 222.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Thanks Phantom Warrior. Do you like your CS version? It looks great. Does the CS turret turn? I have the CS Tiger & Marder III, which I both like. I was looking for a "to scale" SDFKZ 222.

Yes I like the CS version, although I prefer a more "matte" finish on armour models. I just got the CS Marder and the finish is the same as the 222 and I think the scale is the same. The CS 222 will go with my Normandy pieces.

To compare the CS Marder to the K&C Tigers, look at AB-43 DAK - A very class act here in the CS forum. You will see that the K&C pieces are not all the same scale either.

I have been told the CS pieces range from 1/28 to 1/30 scale with the recent pieces at 1/30 scale while the K&C pieces range from 1/32 to 1/30 scale with the recent pieces at 1/30 scale.

The CS 222 turret turns and the screen top opens and closes (with a little fiddling to get the two halves to fit).

Terry

 

[Blowtorch]

Regarding size...someone may want to check this. I recall there being different sizes of this vehicle in real life

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Regarding size...someone may want to check this. I recall there being different sizes of this vehicle in real life

There was the SdKfz. 223 which was the radio car version of the SdKfz. 222 armed with a 7.92 mm MG34 machine gun, additional radio equipment, and a large "bed-frame" antenna over the vehicle making it look bigger - but it was on the same chassis. Also on the same chassis was the early version SdKfz. 221 which mounted only a 7.92 mm MG34 machine gun and had an open top making it look smaller.

There was also the larger 6 and 8 wheel SdKfz. 23x series.

But to the point, the CS and K&C models are of the same vehicle at slightly different scales and sizes.

Terry

 

[Go for Broke]

Phantom Warrior fyi I ordered a SDFKZ 222 from CS. They had two left. Thanks for your help. I'll let you know what I think when I receive it.

 

[kilted vampire]

If you get a chance look for the Marder. It too is really cool.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

If you get a chance look for the Marder. It too is really cool.

I have that one too and it is a good one. Good detail.

 

[Go for Broke]

Got my SDFKZ 222 today. Love the turret detail. I'm a little disappointed that the wheels don't turn. Overall very nice. Phantom, did yours come with an antenna? I don't have one like in the picture.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Got my SDFKZ 222 today. Love the turret detail. I'm a little disappointed that the wheels don't turn. Overall very nice. Phantom, did yours come with an antenna? I don't have one like in the picture.

The model has just the antennae base on the top edge of the rear of the turret wall.- at least that is what it looks like to me.

Terry

 

[maddadicus]

Got my SDFKZ 222 today. Love the turret detail. I'm a little disappointed that the wheels don't turn. Overall very nice. Phantom, did yours come with an antenna? I don't have one like in the picture.

I pulled off the existing wheels, mounted a metal rod between them. Then I drilled and putty slots underneath, to slide the rods through..Not a perfect construct, but the wheels turn, enhancing the play value..Michael