Dragon 1/35 5cm PaK-38 (sf) auf Zugkraftwagen 1t # 6719

Germany fielded a wide range of half-tracks during WWII.

The Sd.Kfz.10, one of the lighter types, was conceived as a prime mover for small, towed anti-tank or antiaircraft guns.

Measuring 4.5m long and weighing 4.9 tonnes, this Demag-designed vehicle had a 1-ton payload capacity.

Around 14,000 Sd.Kfz.10 halftracks were built from 1938-45. Several specialist vehicles were based on this design, with a rather unique conversion appearing in 1941.

This saw a 5cm PaK 38 L/60 gun being mounted on the rear of an Sd.Kfz.10 to create a light anti-tank platform.

The wheels were removed from the PaK 38 but it retained its armoured shield and the weapon could traverse.

In addition, an armour plate was added to the engine compartment and driver’s cab.

It’s thought these unique vehicles were mostly issued to Waffen-SS units.

Dragon has already produced several 1/35 scale 1-ton Sd.Kfz.10 half-tracks in plastic and these have been gladly received by modellers.

This new kit from Dragon is the most potent version yet, thanks to the inclusion of the 5cm cannon.

Indeed, this kit is an excellent hybrid that mates the delightful Sd.Kfz.10 half-track with Dragon’s legendary 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank gun.

The entire gun mount is completely new to suit this vehicle, plus the half-track interior has been modified accordingly.

The folded hoops for the roof are also brand new. The kit includes three armour elements for the hood, grill and windshield to perfectly recreate original vehicles.

This is a spectacular half-track with lots of firepower, and it’s certainly a welcome addition to the Sd.Kfz.10 family.

Features:

Unique version of Zugkraftwagen 1t w/full detail
Newly tooled armoured cover on engine hood produced in multiple parts
Armoured louvres on vehicle front
Intricately detailed internal mechanical components-engine gearbox, fuel tank, compressed air tank and exhaust
Photo-etched straps for ammunition boxes
Realistic-looking folded soft- roof with photo-etched detail
Wing mirror and spotlight w/crisp details
On-vehicle w/clasp detail
Authentic driver's cab w/photo-etched details
Muzzle brake with fine detail
Breech replicates the original PaK 38
Slide-moulded suspensions arms with delicate detail
Gun mount installed in the fighting compartment
Road wheels with precise details
Drive sprockets with multi-part assembly to achieve the highest levels of detail and accuracy
One-piece slide moulded lower hull
Realistic engine hood formed from multiple parts with open louvre detail
Delicate gearbox included
Rear chassis w/realistic towing pintle exactly as on the original
Fully detailed steering components
Suspension system as per real vehicle
Intricate engine housing
2 types of battery boxes available as options
Delicate fuel tank included
Engine represented by multiple parts
Injection-moulded fenders made to the thinnest possible dimensions
Intricate components for rear compartment represented by multiple parts
Detailed Magic Tracks reproduced