German bergepanzer hetzer with 2cm flak late 1:35 thunder models 35105

Plastic military model kit: German Bergepanzer Hetzer with 2cm Flak Late 1:35 Thunder Models 35105

The German Bergepanzer Hetzer with 2cm Flak Late model kit in 1:35 scale from Thunder Models is an exceptional offering for military modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the lesser-known but extremely interesting vehicles used by the German armed forces during World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of parts: 650 plastic parts
• Frames: A, B, C, 2xD, E, X, Y, 4xZ
• Production technology: Hull and body parts molded using slide molding technology, ensuring high precision and detail
• Construction options: Ability to choose between early and late production parts, allowing for model customization
• Details: Faithfully reproduced details, including armament and ammunition supply
• Interior: Full interior of the vehicle
• Limited edition extras: Complete engine compartment, additional fenders, and side armor made of photo-etched metal (PE)
• PE parts: Sheet of photo-etched details, option to choose between plastic and PE handles for ammunition boxes
• Decal: Instruments on decals

History and background of the vehicle:

The Bergepanzer Hetzer is a vehicle based on the chassis of the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer tank destroyer, adapted to serve as a recovery and repair vehicle. The version with the 2cm Flak anti-aircraft gun was an attempt to increase its versatility on the battlefield. Although it is not the most well-known vehicle from World War II, its design and use represent an interesting example of military equipment adaptation to changing front-line needs.

As a tank destroyer, the Hetzer was valued for its low profile and effectiveness in combat. The Bergepanzer version, equipped with additional anti-aircraft armament, was intended not only to support armored units in repairing and evacuating damaged vehicles but also to provide protection against air attacks. Such vehicles were particularly useful in the later stages of the war when German armed forces had to cope with increasing equipment losses and intense Allied air raids.

The Thunder Models kit offers the possibility to build both early and late production versions, allowing for the recreation of various variants of this vehicle that could be encountered on the battlefields. With the included photo-etched parts and detailed interiors, this model serves as an excellent base for creating a realistic diorama or as a standalone exhibit in a modeling collection.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (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.