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

Concerning the Mtl. SPW Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D

Of the numerous variables that occur during any conflict, supply and flexibility would be the many pressing. Germany noticed this fact very early in World War 2 and demonstrated utilization of support automobiles in their very early "Blitzkriegs". They had developed a great number of vehicles for differing purposes, and a extremely successful on ended up being the Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track. This semi-tracked car became the centerpiece of the mechanized corps through the conflict. Manufacturing began in 1939, and series is broken down into four types, from Ausf.A to D. in line with the variations in design as well as its manufacturing period. Early models used an extremely complicated hull construction, comprised of obliquely placed armor plating. This is significantly simplified in the C and D kinds, to produce mass production easier. The final "D" variation appeared in 1943, and it became the most widely used model of the four variations. Of the many types produced, the fundamental personnel carrier was the Dd.Kfz. 251/1. Running on the Maybach HL42 six cylinder engine, it had a high speed of 53km/h and a range of 300km. It was armed with two MG42 machine weapons plus automatic rifles the crew, and might carry twelve fully equipped soldiers. This versatile half track had been also the cornerstone for a wide variety of self-propelled tool systems, of installed to its chassis. Above 10,000 associated with the D type half-track and its variations had been produced.

Specs & Features

• Detailed synthetic parts molded in tan and attached to sprues.
• Complete outside detailing.
• Accurately reproduced team compartment.
• Practical versatile synthetic tracks.
• Includes three life-like numbers.
• Movable front tires.
• Abundant accessories and weaponry.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detail by detail and informative pictorial directions.