Tamiya 35144 1/35 8ton Semi Track 3.7cm Flak 37 Sd.Kfz.7/2 Armored Cab Type Kit

Tamiya 35144 1/35 German 8ton Semi Track 3.7cm Flak 37 Sd.Kfz.7/2 Armored Cab Type

 

As WWII progressed and German forces lost their air superiority amid fierce Allied raids in the sky, Germany looked to bolster ground to air defense with the development of self propelled anti-aircraft guns based upon tanks and half-track vehicles. The 8ton half-track (Sd.Kfz.7/2) was one of those such weapons. The half-track chassis employed had a proven track record towing 88mm guns, but was now fitted with its own 3.7cm anti-aircraft cannon that could fire 160 rounds per minute. Produced from 1943, later variants were also fitted with armor on the driver seat and radiator.

About the Model
¡ïThis is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 200mm, width: 70mm. ¡ïThe functional form of the vehicle is accurately captured, including a realistic depiction of the complex half-track suspension. ¡ïThe model can be assembled with its tailgate in raised or lowered position. Plastic netting is also included to raise realism. ¡ïThe 3.7cm anti-aircraft cannon features excellent attention to detail, right down to the breech and mount. ¡ïIncludes explosive and armor piercing shell parts.