Tamiya 36208 - 1/16 Flakpanzer Gepard (Display Model)  [36208]

Scanning the Skies
Initially released in the 1970s as a rc model, Tamiya's big 1/16 scale Gepard is making a return as an installation kit display model. The Gepard showcased the most advanced level anti-aircraft system of its time, as well as in upgraded type, is still in service with a few militaries today. This imposing model faithfully catches the self-propelled AA gun's impressive details. The monitoring radar is movable and will be depicted in traveling place, whilst the surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and that can be depicted in stowed position. Moreover, different display roles are feasible considering that the metal torsion bar springs enable realistic suspension movement and the rear section of the box-shaped turret may be posed open.

In regards to the Gepard

The German Flakpanzer Gepard showcased many advanced level anti-aircraft fire control system in those days. It used the Leopard chassis and was designed with a turret with two Oerlikon 35mm firearms which had a maximum firing price of 550 rpm and a range of 4,000m. The computerized firing system included monitoring and surveillance radars which offered excellent target detection and firing precision. Manufacturing regarding the Gepard began in 1975 and additionally they had been implemented with the German military plus exported towards the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, and Chile.

Specs and Features

• 1/16 scale plastic construction kit associated with German Flakpanzer Gepard. In General size: 500mm, general width: 215mm.
• Distinctive type such as the box-shaped turret is accurately reproduced.
• Lower hull is manufactured out of duralumin. Steel torsion club springs allow realistic suspension motion.
• Vinyl songs come conveniently pre-assembled.
• Rubber bands included for road wheels.
• The Oerlikon 35mm guns have superb details. Gun barrels could be elevated/depressed.
• Radars are also movable.
• Steel components for rear view mirror stay and engine grille mesh are included.
• The monitoring radar is movable and certainly will be depicted in traveling place.
• The surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and certainly will be depicted in stowed place. The trunk portion of the box-shaped turret can be posed available.
• Metal torsion bar springs enable practical suspension motion.