German tractor with Fla-MG151/20 Drillingslafette on Sd.Anh.Ost 1:35 MiniArt 53008

Plastic military model kit: German tractor with Fla-MG151/20 Drillingslafette on Sd.Anh.Ost 1:35 MiniArt 53008

The MiniArt 53008 model kit depicts the German Lanz Bulldog tractor with a Sonderanhanger Ost trailer, equipped with a triple Fla-MG151/20 anti-aircraft set. This 1:35 scale kit is an excellent choice for military modeling enthusiasts, especially those interested in the World War II era. With high-quality detail reproduction, this model is perfect for creating realistic historical dioramas.

Model features:

• Detailed reproduction of the Lanz Bulldog tractor and Sonderanhanger Ost trailer.
• Accurately reproduced triple Fla-MG151/20 set with precise details.
• Optional decal markings for different configurations.
• Realistic wheel textures.
• Ideal for dioramas from the World War II period.

History and technical background:

Lanz Bulldog: The Lanz Bulldog is a series of tractors produced by Heinrich Lanz AG in Mannheim, Germany. Production began in 1921 with the Lanz HL model, and various versions of Bulldogs were produced until 1960. One of the models was the Lanz Bulldog D 9506. In 1956, John Deere acquired Lanz and began using the name "John Deere Lanz" for the Lanz product line. Soon after the end of Bulldog production, the name Lanz ceased to be used. The Lanz Bulldog was one of the most popular German tractors, with over 220,000 units produced. The name "Bulldog" became a general term for tractors in some regions of Germany, especially in Bavaria.

Maschinengewehr (MG) 151/20: The MG 151 is a belt-fed automatic cannon for use in aircraft, developed in Nazi Germany between 1934 and 1940 and produced by Waffenfabrik Mauser during World War II. Initially produced in 15.1 mm caliber, it was converted to 20 mm caliber in 1941 to increase effectiveness against aircraft. The MG 151/20 was widely used on German Luftwaffe fighter aircraft as offensive armament, as well as anti-aircraft weaponry.

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.