1:72 Sd.Kfz.231 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen

A plastic kit of the German heavy armored car Sd.Kfz.231 (8-Rad) in 1:72 scale from Dragon. The eight-wheeled reconnaissance armored car of the Wehrmacht.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Dragon
Product EAN8591111074834

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17.96 €
14.84 € without VAT
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Sd.Kfz.231 (8-Rad) (1:72, Dragon)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the German heavy armored car Sd.Kfz.231 in the eight-wheeled chassis variant (8-Rad) in 1:72 scale from Dragon, from the Armor Pro line. The model is marked by fine detail, several sprues of parts and a decal sheet with a number of marking options. The box contains assembly instructions.

The real subject

The Sd.Kfz.231 (8-Rad) was a German heavy reconnaissance armored car introduced at the end of the 1930s. Eight driven and steered wheels gave it excellent mobility across country, high speed and a decent range; thanks to its front and rear driving positions it could reverse as fast as it drove forward. In the rotating hexagonal turret it carried a 20 mm quick-firing cannon and an MG34 machine gun. It was used for long-range reconnaissance and for fast strike actions on every front.

Building and painting tips

Assemble the eight-wheel chassis carefully and paint it before fitting the hull; turn each wheel so that the car stands square. Finish the turret interior before closing it up. Choose the base according to the period: early Panzergrau, or late Dunkelgelb with camouflage patches. A dark wash will deepen the panel lines and rivets, and a dry brush will pull out the edges. Dust and mud pigments on the wheels, the fenders and the belly of the hull will give a convincing patina. In 1:72 scale choose the finer effects.

Who the model is for

  • For collectors of German armor of the Second World War in 1:72 scale.
  • For modelers interested in wheeled reconnaissance vehicles.
  • For more experienced builders who like the fine detail of the Armor Pro line.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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Eight wheels (acht Rad). The car had eight driven and steered wheels, which made it very mobile across country and let it reverse as fast as it drove forward.

A 20 mm quick-firing cannon and an MG34 machine gun in a rotating hexagonal turret. It served mainly for long-range reconnaissance.

The kit from the Armor Pro line has fine detail and an eight-wheel chassis. We would rather recommend it to more experienced modelers with practice in small scales.

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1:72 Sd.Kfz.231 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen

A plastic kit of the German heavy armored car Sd.Kfz.231 (8-Rad) in 1:72 scale from Dragon. The eight-wheeled reconnaissance armored car of the Wehrmacht.
In stock
17.96 €
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