1. Panzer Division (Vermacht)

SdKfz 251/1 Ausf A, 1. Panzer Division, Poland, Poland, September 1939. These were the first production run of the 251 series halftracks with 100 being produced in 1939. The 1. PD was the only unit issued these vehicles for the Polish Campaign. Mainly used as armored troop carriers, these halftracks would become multi-purpose vehicles for a great number of roles. Kit is by ICM, paint and markings are overall dark gray with solid white crosses (decals from spares)
 

SdKfz 251/1 Ausf A, 1. Panzer Division, Poland, September 1939. These were the first production run of the 251 series halftracks with 100 being produced in 1939. The 1. PD was the only unit issued these vehicles for the Polish Campaign. Mainly used as armored troop carriers, these halftracks would become multi-purpose vehicles for a great number of roles.  

SdKfz 251/1 Ausf A, 1. Panzer Division, Poland, September 1939. These were the first production run of the 251 series halftracks with 100 being produced in 1939. The 1. PD was the only unit issued these vehicles for the Polish Campaign. Mainly used as armored troop carriers, these halftracks would become multi-purpose vehicles for a great number of roles.  

PzKw V (Panther) Ausf G early production, 1. Panzer Division, Lake Balaton, Hungary, February 1945. 1. Panzer Division was first issued Panther tanks in August of 1944 while reforming from the Soviet Summer Offensive in Belarus (Bagration). After fighting defensive battles in Poland in late 1944, 1. Panzer Division was sent to Hungary where it fought at Lake Balaton and the attempt to relieve Budapest in February 1945. Once again, heavy losses were incurred and the division retreated to Austria and Bavaria until VE day where they surrendered to US Forces. Kit is Tamiya (from my 1990's stash), Tamiya Panther PE and Zimmermit stickers, Verlinden TC figure. Paint and markings: I did a 3 color camo as it may have been issued in Summer of 1944. then added whitewash and weathering. Decals were from spares as the 1990's decals fell apart once placed in water. 

PzKw V (Panther) Ausf G early production, 1. Panzer Division, Lake Balaton, Hungary, February 1945. 1. Panzer Division was first issued Panther tanks in August of 1944 while reforming from the Soviet Summer Offensive in Belarus (Bagration). After fighting defensive battles in Poland in late 1944, 1. Panzer Division was sent to Hungary where it fought at Lake Balaton and the attempt to relieve Budapest in February 1945. Once again, heavy losses were incurred and the division retreated to Austria and Bavaria until VE day where they surrendered to US Forces.