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Das Werk: Big Scale German Half-track

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posted on 10 months ago — updated on 10 months ago

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A month after another vendor's 1/16 scale announcement comes Das Werk's take on the Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D vehicle. Note that the box art states the kit is not a vendor collaboration, but Das Werk's own production.

Kit Highlights

Workable single link tracks
Clear parts
Detailed running gear with torsion bar suspension as on the original
Floor armour can be attached separately to the chassis
Detailed gearshift and gearbox
Detailed brake system and fuel system
Swinging front axle with steering angle can be represented
Detailed cooling and exhaust system
Detailed engine with open engine cover plates
Detailed engine bulkhead, instrument panel and radio set
Detailed hatches and armament
Floor plate segments can be opened individually to show the inside of the chassis
Armour with realistic welds made of several separate armour plates
Combat compartment and engine compartment can also be displayed dismantled due to separable flange connection
Side boxes and storage compartments with detailed doors can be shown open or closed
Rear crew door can be shown open or closed

Decal options

97th Jäger-Division, April 1945 Bohemia, Deutsch-Brod
25th Panzergrenadier Regiment 25 (12th Pz. Division), November 1944 Eastern Front / Kurland
2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, July 1944 Normandy / France
Fallschirmjäger Divison, March / April 1944 Anzio / Italy