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Trumpeter 1:35 20mm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette
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Trumpeter 1:35 - German 2cm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.7/1 Late Version) - Plastic model kit #01524
The Flak 38 was a German 20mm anti-aircraft gun used throughout WWII which became the most numerously produced German artillery piece of the period. The 20mm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd. Kfz. 7/1) was the result of combining the 20mm Flakvierling 38 with four Flak 38 guns and the Sd. Kfz. 7 half-track, to provide greater mobility and firepower. The Sd. Kfz. 7/1 carried 600 2cm rounds on board and 1800 rounds in the towed Sd. Ah. 56 trailer. The guns had the 360 degrees traverse by hand and could be elevated from -10 to +100 degrees. The later versions also included an armoured cab for better protection of the crews. A crew of 10 included a gun commander, eight gunners and a driver.
The first 100 vehicles were produced in 1940-1941 and production continued at a rate of 10 vehicles per month until August 1942, when the monthly rate was significantly increased. Around 800 vehicles were produced by December 1944. From 1942, most vehicles were fitted with lightly armoured driver cabs and a plate to protect the engine compartment. The armour was 8mm thick. These vehicles were issued to Flak units of the Luftwaffe and Panzer units of the German Army. Sd. Kfz. 7/1 units were used to protect armoured units against low flying aircraft but were also successfully used against ground targets.
The kit represents a late version of the Sd.Kfz.7/1 with a 20mm Flakvierling 38. Early versions featured the central circular pivot mounting for the 20mm Flakvierling 38. Later versions had a normal ground mounting fitted to the rear bed which allowed the gun to be easily removed and mounted on the standard Flakvierling Sd. Ah. 52 trailer if necessary.
Item No: 01524
Item Name: German 2cm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.7/1 Late Version)
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Dimensions: Length 312.5mm, Width 69mm, Height 107mm
Total Parts: 859 pcs
Metal Parts: Brass wire
Photo Etched parts: 5 frets
Total Sprues: 20 pcs sprues, 3 rubber tyres and an armoured cab
Paint Schemes: Markings are provided for vehicles in dark yellow with red brown and green camouflage scheme
Release date: 2009-07
Additional:
- New tooled slide-moulded one-piece late type KM m11 mudguard
- Side panels and the top panel of the engine hood can be opened
Trumpeter 1:35 German Anti-aircraft Gun, 3.7cm Flak 43
£18.00 GBP
Trumpeter 1:35 - German Anti-aircraft Gun, 3.7cm Flak 43 - Plastic model kit #02311
The 3.7cm Flak 18/36/37/43 was a series of anti-aircraft cannon produced by Nazi Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The 3.7cm Flak 43 was a dramatic improvement over older models. A new gas-operated breech increased the practical firing rate to 150 RPM, while at the same time dropping in weight to 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) in combat, and 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) in transport. It was also produced in a twin-gun mount, the 3.7cm Flakzwilling 43, although this version was considered somewhat unwieldy and top-heavy. The barrel remained basically the same as that of the Flak 18, 36 and 37. Changes in manufacture speed meant that only 1000 man hours were needed to manufacture the cannon, compared to the previous 4320 man hours.
Item No: 02311
Item Name: FLAK 43
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Brief: Length 110mm, Width 70.8mm
Total Parts: 139 pcs
Metal Parts: n/a
Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
Film Parts: n/a
Resin Parts: n/a
Total Sprues: 5 sprues
Paint Schemes: German Army
Release Date: 2009-12
Additional:
- The kit consists of 139 parts
- Details are finely represented by newly tooled parts
Trumpeter 1:35 Sd. Kfz. 7/1 Half-track w/20mm Flakvierling 38 (Early version)
£40.00 GBP
Trumpeter 1:35 - Sd. Kfz. 7/1 Half-track w/20mm Flakvierling 38 (Early version) - Plastic model kit #01523
The Flak 38 was a German 20mm anti-aircraft gun used throughout WWII and the most numerously produced German artillery piece of the period. The 20mm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd. Kfz. 7/1) was the result of combining the 20mm Flakvierling 38 with four Flak 38 guns to the Sd. Kfz. 7 half-track to provide greater mobility and firepower. The Sd. Kfz. 7/1 carried 600 2cm rounds on board and 1800 rounds in the towed Sd. Ah. 56 trailer. The guns had the 360 degree traverse by hand and could be elevated from -10 to +100 degrees. The later versions also included an armoured cab for the better protection of the crews. The crew of 10 included a gun commander, eight gunners and a driver.
The first 100 vehicles were produced in 1940-1941 and production continued at a rate of 10 vehicles per month until August 1942, when the monthly rate was significantly increased. Around 800 vehicles were produced by December 1944. From 1942, most vehicles were fitted with lightly armoured driver cabs and a plate protecting the engine compartment. The armour was 8mm thick. These vehicles were issued to Flak units of the Luftwaffe and Panzer units of the Army. Sd. Kfz. 7/1 units were used to protect armoured units against low flying aircraft but were also successfully used against ground targets.
The kit represents an early version of the Sd.Kfz.7/1 with the central circular pivot mounting for the 20mm Flakvierling 38. Later versions had a normal ground mounting fitted to the rear bed which allowed the gun to be easily removed and mounted on the standard Flakvierling Sd. Ah. 52 trailer if necessary.
Item No: 01523
Item Name: 2cm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.7/1 Early version)
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Brief: Length 285mm, Width 69mm, Height 101.8mm
Total Parts: 985 pcs
Metal Parts: Brass wire
Photo Etched Parts: 5 pcs
Film Parts: n/a
Resin Parts: n/a
Total Sprues: 20 sprues, 3 rubber tyres
Paint Schemes: Markings are provided for vehicles in Panzer Grey and Dark Yellow with Red Brown and Green camouflage schemes
Release Date: 2009-04
Additional:
- The kit consists of 531 parts in the usual Trumpeter light grey plastic, 336 individual track links, 12 clear parts, 102 etched parts, a 28 page instruction booklet, a decal sheet, and a colour painting guide sheet
- Slide-moulded one-piece early type mudguard
- Both side panels and the top panel of the engine hood can be opened to show all the details
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