Tamiya 35195 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D Weathering-Friendly Kit  [35195]

Overview of the Tamiya 35195 Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D

The Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D was a fundamental vehicle for Germany's mechanised formations in the Second World War, serving primarily as an armoured personnel carrier. The Tamiya 35195 model represents the Ausf. D variant that appeared in 1943, designed with production efficiency in mind. In reality the half-track was powered by a Maybach HL42 six-cylinder engine, capable of about 53 km/h and a 300 km operational range. Its typical armament was a pair of MG42 machine guns and it could transport roughly twelve troops.

Why Model This Half-Track

Tamiya's 1/35 rendition provides accurate engineering cues and scale detail that interest hobby modellers. The kit supplies tan plastic components with crisp exterior detail and an authentic crew compartment. Flexible track sections and operable front wheels contribute to a convincing finished model. It is a practical build for those studying vehicle layout or creating period scenes.

Display and Collection Value

Collectors will find the kit valuable for its combination of display potential and historic fidelity. Included accessories and weapon fittings, along with three lifelike figures, let builders personalise scenes or staging. Waterslide decals and a detailed instruction booklet support model assembly and finishing.