35237 German Flakpanzer Mobelwagen 3.7cm F WWII - Tamiya 1/35  [35237]

Towards Möbelwagen

Inside latter 1 / 2 of World War II, the Wehrmacht, having lost atmosphere superiority towards the Allies, considered the development of anti-aircraft automobiles. Initial automobile to utilize the framework through the Panzer IV tank as a base was in reality the personal Propelled AA Gun Mobelwagen. The mass-production model grew to become stated in February 1944. It turned out created using a very good 3.7 Flak 43 cannon capable of firing 250 shots/min, and dense armored plates surrounding the top of an element of the automobile, that would be raised or lowered for horizontal shooting. By 1945, a complete of 240 cars have been produced, nearly all of which have been implemented towards western front component, supplying a vicious defense against approaching fighters and bombers associated with the Allies.

Specs & Features

• This is the artificial model installation kit on the basis of the German personal Propelled AA Gun Möbelwagen.
• Overall size: 168mm, overall width 82mm.
• The initial design of the Flak 43 equipped mass production model happens to be realistically recreated.
• Gun barrel of Flak 43 and sighting device move together on supply to improve authenticity. Ammunition ejection web is recreated with nylon mesh for additional realism.
• Sliding hatch regarding top framework had been included as a separately molded component. Original cylindrical exhaust pipelines are also included.
• Armored dishes protecting firing deck might be modeled in three jobs for times during the: movement, anti-aircraft shooting, and horizontal firing.
• Kit includes one skyward gazing team figure.