Tamiya 35195 - 1/35 Mt l.SPW. Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D Armor WWII  [35195]

Towards Mtl. SPW Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D

Of the numerous variables that occur during any conflict, supply and flexibility would be the most pressing. Germany knew this fact extremely early in World War 2 and demonstrated usage of support automobiles in their early "Blitzkriegs". They'd developed a great number of cars for differing purposes, and a very effective on was the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. This semi-tracked automobile became the centerpiece of the mechanized corps through the conflict. Production began in 1939, as well as the show is divided into four kinds, from Ausf.A to D. based on the differences in design and its production period. Early models utilized a really complicated hull construction, composed of obliquely placed armor plating. This was notably simplified into the C and D kinds, to produce mass manufacturing easier. The last "D" version starred in 1943, therefore became the most favored model of the four variations. Of the numerous types produced, the fundamental workers provider ended up being the Dd.Kfz. 251/1. Running on the Maybach HL42 six cylinder engine, it had a top speed of 53km/h and a variety of 300km. It was armed with two MG42 device weapons plus automatic rifles for the team, and may carry twelve completely equipped soldiers. This versatile half track ended up being additionally the cornerstone for a wide variety of self-propelled weapon systems, of mounted to its framework. More than 10,000 regarding the D type half-track and its own variants were produced.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail synthetic components molded in tan and mounted on sprues.
• Complete exterior detailing.
• Accurately reproduced team compartment.
• Realistic flexible plastic tracks.
• Includes three life-like figures.
• Movable front wheels.
• Numerous add-ons and weaponry.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial directions.