Tamiya 1/35 German Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D Kanonenwag WWII #35147  [35147]

In regards to the German Sdkfz 251/9 Kannwgn

The Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track stable was the centerpiece of this German Mechanized Corps, around the world War II. First production began in 1939, with the series classified into four types from Ausf. A to D, based on the manufacturing period. The first models used a tremendously complicated human body construction, composed of obliquely placed armor dishes. This is somewhat simplified inside C and D types, in order to make mass production easier. The final, "D" manufacturing variation appeared in front in 1943, plus it became the absolute most widely used model one of many variations. A lot more than 10,000 units of D-type only, were produced and entered service by the conclusion associated with the conflict. Late inside war, the Sd.Kfz. 251 automobiles were installed with a wide variety of equipment and armament for diverse roles. Although originally developed as an armored workers provider, its high mobility and flexibility permitted it to be utilized in a great number of roles. One of many variants, had been the 251/9, which was built with the brief barreled 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 cannon. This is actually the exact same cannon which was utilized as a primary weapon the very early variations of Pz.Kpfw.IV and Sturmgeschutz III attack weapon. Using this fire energy, the 251/9 had been used mostly to offer direct fire help the armored infantry, during the advance and static defense stages associated with conflict.

Specs and Features

• Detail by detail synthetic parts attached with sprues and molded in light green.
• Highly accurate static display model.
• Accurately reproduced crew compartment.
• Detailed 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 short-barreled cannon.
• Movable treaded front tires.
• Practical synthetic songs.
• Includes a realistic figure with bucket and brush.
• Radio and gear change included.
• Waterslide Decals.
• Detailed pictorial directions.