Trumpeter 01523 1/35 German 2cm Flakvierling 38 Early Sd.Kfz.7/1 Kit  [TP01523]

Faithful 1/35 Reproduction of the 2cm Flakvierling 38 on Selbstfahrlafette

The Trumpeter 1/35 German 2cm Flakvierling 38 Auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.7/1 early version) reproduces a notable WWII anti-aircraft vehicle with careful attention to period detail. Modellers will find the kit suits those wanting a historically grounded display subject.

Background and Operational Use

The Flakvierling 38 was ordered into service in 1939 to strengthen Luftwaffe air defence. It was fitted to an 8-ton Zugkraftwagen chassis and used a central pivot mounting that was later stabilised with base supports. From around 1942 some mounts carried light armour to give crews extra protection against small arms fire.

Build Details and Display Potential

Trumpeter's 1/35 kit balances detailed moulding with practical assembly steps, giving modellers a satisfying project. Finished dimensions are 285mm long, 69mm wide and 101.8mm high, and the sprues include the hull and track parts needed to complete an accurate scale model.