| Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad Late&3.7cm PaK 36
Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad Late&3.7cm PaK 36
Scale 1:35
Barcode: 0089195864468
Case Pack: 36 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 7.5" x 14.2" x 2"
Features:
- Newly tooled Kettenkrad late production
side hull
- Newly tooled Notek light and rear light
- Newly tooled axe and shovel
- Newly designed front driving fork and spring for Kettenkrad late
production
- Newly produced one-piece DS track
- Control panel reproduced w/interior details
- Tow hook is fully represented
- Injection-molded OVM w/clasps
- Engine cover can be assembled open/closed
- Intricate engine reproduced
- Accurate superb interior details including engine and cooler
- Cooling tunnel w/sharp detail
- Intricate gearbox w/great details
- Seat cushions are injection-molded w/details
- Delicate 3.7cm PaK 36 reproduced
- True-to-scale gun shield molded w/great details
- Sprocket and idler w/correct details
- Detailed road wheel assembly
- Delicate wheels w/authentic tread pattern
- Accurate front wheel reproduced
- 4 realistic figures are included
The Sd.Kfz.2, more widely known as the Kettenkrad, is a unique German
vehicle of WWII. This small vehicle built by NSU Motorenwerke AG is
essentially a cross between a motorbike and a halftrack. Originally
conceived in 1939 as a light gun tractor for airborne troops, it ended
up being widely deployed by all kinds of German units. It also found a
role in some specialist tasks such as an aircraft tug, and for laying
communication cables. A total of 8345 wartime Kettenkrads were
manufactured up until 1944, although production continued after the war
too.
Some years ago Dragon released a couple of 1/35 scale plastic kits of
the Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad. Now this novel and fascinating vehicle has
received a makeover to bring it up to modern-day standards. The new kit
features a Late Production model with the appropriate modifications
such as new front driving fork, side hull. The Kettenkrad was designed
as a light towing vehicle, and this is exactly what it is doing in Item
No.6446, for it is towing a 3.7cm PaK 36 antitank gun. Perhaps the most
eye-catching feature of this new kit is the set of brand new DS tracks.
The attractive set also comes with a set of German soldiers to create
an instant diorama. To make their job easier, the soldiers have newly
tooled hands, while the driver is a new figure as well.
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manufacturer, and these are available from our shop at normal prices
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