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 will be the many pressing. Germany knew this particular fact acutely at the beginning of World War 2 and demonstrated usage of help cars inside their early "Blitzkriegs". they would developed many cars for differing purposes, and an effective on ended up being the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. This semi-tracked automobile became the centerpiece for the mechanized corps through conflict. Production began in 1939, along with the show is divided into four types, from Ausf.A to D. on the basis of the differences in design and its own manufacturing period. Early models utilized a very complicated hull construction, consists of obliquely placed armor plating. This is particularly simplified to the C and D kinds, to produce mass manufacturing easier. The very last "D" version starred in 1943, for that reason became the most preferred style of the four variants. Of many types produced, might workers provider ended up being the Dd.Kfz. 251/1. Running on the Maybach HL42 six cylinder engine, it had a premier speed of 53km/h and many different 300km. It had been armed with two MG42 device tools plus automated rifles the team, and may even carry twelve totally equipped soldiers. This versatile half track finished up being additionally the foundation for numerous self-propelled weapon systems, of mounted to its framework. A lot more than 10,000 regarding the D type half-track and its variants were produced.

Specs & Features

• Step-by-step synthetic elements molded in tan and mounted on sprues.
• Complete exterior detailing.
• Accurately reproduced group compartment.
• Realistic flexible synthetic tracks.
• Includes three life-like figures.
• Movable front wheels.
• Numerous add-ons and weaponry.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial instructions.