Released in December 2008
TAMIYA 1/35 MM German 8-wheel heavy armored vehicle Sd.Kfz.232 (African Corps). TMM297SDKFZ232 Released in December 2008
[Product introduction]
TAMIYA 1/35 MM German 8-wheel heavy armored vehicle Sd.Kfz.232 "Afrika Korps".
[The eyes of a tank unit that completed its mission in the vast desert]
In the first half of World War II, the large armored vehicle that became the mainstay of the German army's reconnaissance units was the Sd.Kfz.231 series.Among them, the Sd.Kfz The .232 is equipped with a long-range radio and a distinctive large frame antenna on the top of the body. The flat body is equipped with a turret equipped with a 2cm machine gun and an MG34 machine gun coaxially. The maximum speed on the road was 90 km/h, and in addition to the high drivability of 8-wheel drive, it also had a rear cockpit for quick reversing and an elaborate suspension system with 8-wheel steering to reduce the turning radius. The Sd.Kfz.232 utilizes its excellent maneuverability to carry out reconnaissance missions as the eyes of tank units on all fronts from Europe to North Africa and Russia. In particular, it demonstrated its capabilities to the fullest in the North African Campaign, where the vast desert became the battlefield.
[Main Features]
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the German 8-wheel heavy armored vehicle Sd.Kfz.232. Reproduced mainly based on African Corps specifications. With a total length of 193mm and a flat body with a large frame antenna, the unique appearance is highly realistically modeled. The intricate suspension system with 8-wheel drive and 8-wheel steering also has a three-dimensional finish. A metal gun barrel, a small hook made of delicate etching, a light guard, etc. are available. Tighten the large body. Tools and equipment also have a sharp finish. A rich set of accessory parts such as early type jerry cans and miscellaneous bags. Includes a half-length portrait of an officer in a standing pose wearing tropical clothing and a commander who fits into the turret hatch. The set includes four types of decals: two types for the North African front, the Balkan battle, and the Kursk battle. Realistically reproduces the fearless appearance of the complex surface structure typical of German vehicles from the early stages of the war. Metal gun barrel and photo-etched parts are included. Tightens the details of the model and enhances its presence.
[Product specifications]
1/35 scale size: Total length 193mm Unpainted assembly kit □

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Tamiya  Scale model  ミリタリーミニチュアシリーズ  Armored car  Afrika Korps  Schwerer Panzerspähwagen  Tamiya 32574 German 8-Wheeled Sd Kfz 232  Sd.Kfz. 250  Tamiya Zimmerit Coating Applicator  Tamiya 1/35 Sd.Kfz.232 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen 8-RAD Afrika-Korps Model Kit TA35297