German armored command vehicle Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A 1:35 ICM 35102

Plastic military model kit: German armored command vehicle Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A 1:35 ICM 35102

The model kit of the German armored command vehicle Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A in 1:35 scale from ICM is an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of World War II history and modeling. This detailed set allows for the recreation of one of the key vehicles used by the Wehrmacht during the conflict.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 35102

Markings:

• Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A, command vehicle of Lieutenant General H. Guderian, Poland, September 1939
• Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A, 1941

Vehicle history:

Sd.Kfz.251 was the basic half-track armored personnel carrier of the German army, produced by Hanomag. This vehicle played a key role in Wehrmacht operations, being used on all fronts of World War II. The Ausf.A version, produced from 1939 to 1940, was one of the first and served as a base for many other variants of combat vehicles.

Sd.Kfz.251/6 Ausf.A was used as a mobile command post, also known as "Kommandopanzerwagen". This vehicle was utilized by higher-level commanders, such as division, corps, or army commanders. This version was equipped with advanced communication systems, making it a crucial element in the command structure of the Wehrmacht.

The Sd.Kfz.251 vehicles played an important role in Wehrmacht campaigns, starting from the invasion of Poland in 1939, through the French campaign, to operations on the Eastern Front and in North Africa. Their versatility and reliability made them a symbol of German military mobility.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.