1/35 German 3.7cm Flak 43 Ausf Selbstfahrlafette

Trumpeter 01527

Excludes allglues,paintsandtoolsnecessary to assemble.

Starting in 1942, the 5-ton Zugkrafywagen was superseded by the 8-ton Zugkrafywagen as the selfpropelled mount for the 3.7cm Flak. The 3.7 cm Flak 36 was replaced by the 3.7 cm Flak and then by the 3.7 cm Flak toward the end of 1944. Starting in 1943, an armor radiator shield and crew cab were introduced as protection against shell fragments and small-arms fire. Production of the Sd .Kfz .7/2 began in 1942, and continued to the end of the war, with about 1000produced by the end of January 1945. Initially, there were nine Sd.Kfz. 7/2 in each Flak-Kompanie or Batterie; increased to 12 in October 1943.

• Scale: 1:35
• Item Type: Static Armor
• Model Brief: Length: 312.5mm Width: 69mm Height: 121mm
• Total Parts: 862pcs
• Metal Parts: Brass wire
• Photo Etched Parts: 3 frets
• Film Parts: n/a
• Resin Parts: n/a
• Total Sprues: 20pcs sprues, 3 rubber tyres and armored cab
• Paint Schemes: Markings are provided for vehicles in dark yellow with red brown and green camouflage scheme
• More Features:
• – New tooled slide-moulded one-piece late type mudguard
• – Both sides panels and top panel of the engine hood can be open to show the f”