Tamiya 35237 - 1/35 German Flakpanzer Mobelwagen 3.7cm F WWII  [35237]

About the Möbelwagen

Inside latter 1 / 2 of World War II, the Wehrmacht, having lost air superiority to the Allies, considered the development of anti-aircraft vehicles. Initial automobile to use the framework associated with the Panzer IV tank as a base had been the Self Propelled AA Gun Mobelwagen. The mass-production model started to be manufactured in February 1944. It had been designed with a strong 3.7 Flak 43 cannon capable of firing 250 shots/min, and thick armored plates surrounding the upper part of the automobile, that could be raised or lowered for horizontal firing. By 1945, a total of 240 cars had been produced, most of which were deployed towards western front side, supplying a vicious defense against approaching fighters and bombers of the Allies.

Specs & Features

• This is the synthetic model installation kit based on the German personal Propelled AA Gun Möbelwagen.
• Overall length: 168mm, overall width 82mm.
• The initial design of the Flak 43 equipped mass manufacturing model happens to be realistically recreated.
• Gun barrel of Flak 43 and sighting device move together on supply to boost authenticity. Ammunition ejection net happens to be recreated with nylon mesh for added realism.
• Sliding hatch regarding upper chassis has been included as a separately molded component. Original cylindrical exhaust pipelines have also been included.
• Armored plates protecting firing deck could be modeled in three jobs for times during the: movement, anti-aircraft shooting, and horizontal firing.
• Kit includes one skyward gazing crew figure.