Dragon 1/35 5cm PaK 38 (Sf) auf Zugkraftwagen 1t | 6719 Dragon

Features:

• Unique version of Zugkraftwagen 1t w/full detail
• Newly tooled armored cover on engine hood produced in multiple parts
• Armored louvers on vehicle front
• Intricately detailed internal mechanical components-engine gear box, fuel tank, compressed air tank and exhaust
• Photo-etched straps for ammunition boxes
• Realistic looking folded soft- roof w/photo-etched detail
• Wing mirror and spotlight w/crisp details
• On-vehicle w/clasp detail
• Authentic driver’s cab w/photo-etched details
• Muzzle brake w/fine detail
• Breech replicates the original PaK 38
• Slide-molded suspensions arms w/delicate detail
• Gun mount installed in fighting compartment
• Road wheels w/precise details
• Drive sprockets w/multi-part assembly to achieve the highest levels of detail and accuracy
• One-piece slide molded lower hull
• Realistic engine hood formed from multiples parts w/open louver detail
• Delicate gearbox included
• Rear chassis w/realistic towing pintle exactly as on original
• Fully detailed steering components
• Suspension system as per real vehicle
• Intricate engine housing
• 2 types of battery boxes available as options
• Delicate fuel tank included
• Engine represented by multiple parts
• Injection -molded fenders made to thinnest possible dimensions
• Intricate components for rear compartment represented by multiple parts
• Detailed Magic Tracks reproduced

Germany fielded a wide range of halftracks during WWII. The Sd.Kfz.10, one of the lighter types, was conceived as a prime mover for small, towed anti-tank or antiaircraft guns. Measuring 4.5m long and weighing 4.9 tonnes, this Demag-designed vehicle had a 1-ton payload capacity. Around 14,000 Sd.Kfz.10 halftracks were built from 1938-45. Several specialist vehicles were based on this design, with a rather unique conversion appearing in 1941. This saw a 5cm PaK 38 L/60 gun being mounted on the rear of an Sd.Kfz.10 to create a light anti-tank platform. The wheels were removed from the PaK 38 but it retained its armored shield and the weapon could traverse. In addition, armor plate was added to the engine compartment and driver’s cab. It’s thought these unique vehicles were mostly issued to Waffen-SS units.

Dragon has already produced several 1/35 scale 1-ton Sd.Kfz.10 halftracks in plastic and these have been gladly received by modelers. This new kit from Dragon is the most potent version yet, thanks to the inclusion of the 5cm cannon. Indeed, this kit is an excellent hybrid that mates the delightful Sd.Kfz.10 halftrack with Dragon’s legendary 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank gun. The entire gun mount is completely new to suit this vehicle, plus the halftrack interior has been modified accordingly. The folded hoops for the roof are also brand new. The kit includes three armor elements for the hood, grill and windshield to perfectly recreate original vehicles. This is a spectacular halftrack with lots of firepower, and it’s certainly a welcome addition to the Sd.Kfz.10 family.