Sd.Kfz.232 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 8-rad "Afrika-Korps"
Sd.Kfz.232 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 8-rad "Afrika-Korps"
1/35 Military Miniature Series
No.297
1/35 GERMAN 8-WHEELED HEAVY ARMORED CAR Sd.Kfz.232 "AFRICA-CORPS"
Length: 193
mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
During the first half of WWII, German reconnaissance units greatly used
the Sd.Kfz.231 series Heavy Armored Car. Above all, the Sd.Kfz.232 was
equipped with a long distance wireless radio also having a unique
large-sized frame antenna. It also came armed with a 2cm main gun and a
MG34 machine gun mounted on its turret. The 8-wheeled Sk.Kfz.232 had an
on-road top speed of 90km/h, featured elaborate front and rear driving
positions, and a superb 8-wheel drive system. Because of the
Sd.Kfz.232's excellent design and maneuverability, it came in very handy
serving as the eyes of the German Army throughout Europe, Russia, and
especially showed its full potential in the vast North African deserts.
About the Model
This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model of the German 8-Wheeled
Heavy Armored Car Sd.Kfz.232 which was mostly seen with Africa-Corps
specifications. ★Length: 193mm. Adding to the high level of realism to
this model is this car's unique large-sized frame antenna. ★The
complicated suspension for the 8-wheel drive, 8-wheel steering is also
rich in detail. ★Included is a metal gun barrel and photo-etched parts
depicting parts such as the small hook and light guards look great on
the large-sized hull. ★Variety of tools and equipment provide a sharp
finish. ★Further enriching the model are early war type jerry cans and
miscellaneous parts. ★Wearing tropical uniforms are two included
figures, a standing officer figure and for the turret a commander figure
(upper torso). ★Kit includes four kinds of decals: North African Front
(2), Balkan Front (1), and the Kursk Front (1).
