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Three small tracked vehicles are a big hit here. COBI shows again that even a small scale model doesn’t have to be without details.
Sd.Kfz 124 Wespe
| Manufacturer: | COBI |
| Set-No: | 2598 |
| Theme: | Military |
| Release: | 2025 |
| Parts: | 860 |
| Figures: | 3 |
| Size: | 18.5 x 9 x 9 cm |
| Scale: | 1:28 |
| Age: | 8 |
| Building time ca.: | 2,5 hours |
The Wespe is the only model in 1:28 scale and therefore naturally stands out a little. After a solid block has been created as a base for the hull, a moderate amount of interior fittings including the engine are integrated. The entire structure with the gun is built separately and then put on the hull. This makes it easy to remove again to get to the interior fittings. Construction was quite simple and the only slight difficulties arose with the armour to the left and right of the gun. COBI has really come up with an unusual construction technique that requires a little tact.
With 860 pieces, the price of almost 80 EUR is quite a statement. It’s definitely too much to play with. You have to be a militaria fan or collector.
Sd.Kfz. 251/10 Half Track
| Manufacturer: | COBI |
| Set-No: | 3130 |
| Theme: | Military |
| Release: | 2025 |
| Parts: | 500 |
| Figures: | 2 |
| Size: | 17.5 x 7.5 x 6.5 cm |
| Scale: | 1:35 |
| Age: | 8 |
| Building time ca.: | 2 hours |
Despite the smaller scale of 1:35, the half-track vehicle has a lot of details to offer. This makes the vehicle slightly unstable, especially in the front area. The slightly slanted hood takes its toll. It is the only one of the three models that is a 2-in-1 set. You can choose the pure MG version or the model with the 37mm PaK. If you don’t push the model straight on the smooth acrylic base, then they run quite well. There are also a few accessories for this model. At around 35 EUR, it also has a cheaper price per part than the Wespe.
Sd.Kfz. 139 Marder III
| Manufacturer: | COBI |
| Set-Nummer: | 3131 |
| Thema: | Military |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
| Anzahl Teile: | 486 |
| Anzahl Figuren: | 2 |
| Modellmasse: | 18 x 7 x 9 cm |
| Maßstab: | 1:35 |
| Ab Alter: | 8 |
| Aufbauzeit ca.: | 2 Stunden |
Even though this set has the fewest number of parts, it looks great. However, you have to do without interior fittings. Instead, there are a number of accessories, including a PaK. The construction was unspectacular and the tracks work quite well. In terms of price, it is on a par with the half-track vehicle.
Conclusion:
All 3 models are good, even if they are not exactly a bargain. Together you have to shell out around 160 EUR, which is a hefty price for just over 1800 parts. Unfortunately, the 1:28 scale means that the Wespe stands out from the crowd and looks a bit oversized next to the other models on the shelf. It would have been nice if all 3 sets were 1:28. But COBI vehemently defends its figure-scale models in the live streams.
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