1/35 Aufklarungspanzer 38(t)

The Sd.Kfz 140/1 was introduced to provide the German Army with a fully tracked reconnaissance vehicle (Aufklarungspanzer) to fill the gap created when production of the Luchs was ended. The Sd.Kfz 140/1 was built combining the proven chassis of the Panzer 38(t) series and the open topped Haengelafette six-sided turret, which was already used on the Sdkfz 234/1 armored car and 250/9 half-track.

Francev and Kliment state that the prototypes for the Sd.Kfz. 140/1, also known as the Aufklarungspanzer 38(t), were built using chassis from battle-damaged tanks while new chassis from the 38(t) Ausf. M series, possibly using some armor plates intended for repairing battle damaged Panzer 38(t), were used for the main production run in 1944. The Aufklarungspanzer chassis was equipped with the more powerful Hetzer engine and had several other modifications such as an extended exhaust pipe relative to the Pz 38(t).

Key Features
Exquisitly recreated bolt, hinge and strut details.
Injection molded Magic Track links with a casting number etched on
each individual track link.
Suspension with outstanding detail!
The "natural" bend is represented in the fenders.
Multi-directional slide molded lower hull with bolt and rib details accurately molded.
Slide molded upper hull reproduced with extreme detail including bolted front armor plate and glacis.
Access doors and inspection hatch can be fixed in the open or closed position.
Superb interior details including transmission system, firewall, radio unit and ammo boxes.
Preformed photo etched anti-grenade screens can be modeled in the open or closed position.
Highly detailed perforated storage box and solid storage box.
Accurately reproduced 2cm turret with photo etched parts and exquisite interior detail.
Movable 2cm Kw.K.38
Photo etched engine grilles and tool clamps.
Slide molded gun barrel and hollowed exhaust pipe.
Authentic waterslide decals.
Illustrated assembly guide.

Specs
Scale: 1:35
Length: 5-1/8" (131mm)
Parts: 520+

Requires:
Assembly
Paint
Hobby Knife
Cement

DUE TO SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE SWALLOWED KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AGE 3 AND YOUNGER.