1:35 SWS 60cm Infrared Searchlight Carrier

The sWS with a 60cm infrared searchlight is an injection-molded plastic kit of the German half-track searchlight carrier in 1:35 scale from the manufacturer Bronco. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

Scale1:35
Manufacturer Bronco
Product EAN8591111352123

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43.96 €
36.33 € without VAT
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The sWS with a 60cm infrared searchlight, Uhu, 1:35 (Bronco)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the German heavy half-track vehicle sWS (Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper) carrying a large 60cm infrared searchlight, in 1:35 scale from the Bronco brand. The model offers a detailed body with wide tracks, a well-worked interior and a complete engine. According to the manufacturer, photo-etched parts and a decal sheet are included; the searchlight itself can be built in the combat position pointing forward or in the transport position facing up.

The real subject

The sWS was a German heavy half-track tractor of simple wartime design, built in the last years of the Second World War as a carrier for loads as well as weapons. The subject of the model is its night variant with the large 60cm infrared reflector nicknamed Uhu (the eagle owl). Searchlights of this kind lit up targets at night for tanks equipped with infrared sights. It was a pioneering and little-used attempt at conducting night combat at the very end of the war.

Building and painting tips

The model has a rich interior and an engine - assemble and paint them before you close the body up. The characteristic infrared reflector is the dominant feature to the eye, so give it care. Glue the parts with liquid cement for plastic and the photo-etched parts with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue). Apply a primer and spray a late German camouflage with an airbrush; the patina is provided by a wash in the recesses, edge highlighting and dust pigments on the running gear.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of German half-track equipment of the Second World War in 1:35 scale
  • Modelers interested in rare night and infrared variants
  • Builders who will appreciate a detailed interior and a complete engine

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

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FAQ

It lit up targets at night for tanks equipped with infrared sights. It was a pioneering and little-used attempt at conducting night combat at the end of the war.

Yes, the model offers a rich interior and a complete engine. It pays to assemble and paint them before you close the body up.

Yes, according to the manufacturer the reflector can be built in the combat position pointing forward or in the transport position facing up.

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