36208 Flakpanzer Gepard Display Model - Tamiya 1/16  [36208]

Scanning the Skies
in the beginning released into the 1970s as a rc model, Tamiya's big 1/16 scale Gepard is making a return as an installation kit display model. The Gepard showcased probably the most high level anti-aircraft system of its time, also in upgraded kind, is still operating with a few militaries today. This imposing model faithfully catches the self-propelled AA gun's impressive details. The monitoring radar is movable and will be depicted in traveling spot, because the surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree which could be depicted in stowed position. More over, various display functions are feasible considering the fact that the metal torsion club springs help realistic suspension system motion and right back section of the box-shaped turret could possibly be posed open.

About the Gepard

The German Flakpanzer Gepard showcased numerous higher level anti-aircraft fire control system in those times. It utilized the Leopard framework and have been fashioned with a turret with two Oerlikon 35mm firearms which had a maximum firing price of 550 rpm and a number of 4,000m. The computerized shooting system included monitoring and surveillance radars which offered exemplary target detection and shooting precision. Production concerning the Gepard started in 1975 and also they'd been implemented along with the German armed forces plus exported towards holland, Belgium, Romania, and Chile.

Specs and Features

• 1/16 scale synthetic construction kit related to German Flakpanzer Gepard. Generally size: 500mm, fundamental width: 215mm.
• Distinctive sort like box-shaped turret is accurately reproduced.
• Lower hull is manufactured from duralumin. Metal torsion club springs allow practical suspension system movement.
• Vinyl tracks come conveniently pre-assembled.
• Rubber bands included for road tires.
• The Oerlikon 35mm weapons have actually in fact superb details. Gun barrels could possibly be elevated/depressed.
• Radars may movable.
• Steel components for rear view mirror remain and engine grille mesh are included.
• The monitoring radar is movable and will be depicted in traveling spot.
• The surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and that can be depicted in stowed destination. The trunk percentage of the box-shaped turret is posed available.
• Metal torsion club springs enable practical suspension system movement.