The armored halftrack was developed during the mid-1930s in response to the adoption of blitzkrieg tactics in the German Army before World War II.

The SdKfz 251 halftrack soon became one of the most numerous vehicles in German service during World War II, with over 15,000 produced. This is a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to build some of the most popular SdKfz 251 variants in both 1/72 and 1/35 scale. It also includes camouflage paint schemes and markings.