Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. A 1:72 First To Fight PL040

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Vendor: First To Fight

Product code: FTFPL040

EAN: 9788364186417

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Plastic military model for assembly: Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. A 1:72 First To Fight PL040

The Sd.Kfz 251 was a German medium half-track armored personnel carrier from World War II, which became one of the most recognizable vehicles of the Wehrmacht. This design was developed as the primary means of transport for mechanized infantry (Panzergrenadiers), allowing them to keep pace with armored divisions in combat conditions. The vehicle was based on the chassis of the heavy Sd.Kfz.11 tractor, and its characteristic sloped armor was intended to provide better protection against small arms fire.

The Ausf. A version was chronologically the first production variant. It was characterized by a specific arrangement of observation slits for the crew and a two-part hull side plate. The Sd.Kfz 251/1 was the basic version, intended to transport up to 10 infantry soldiers, usually armed with two MG34 or MG42 machine guns mounted on shields. These vehicles took part in all World War II campaigns, starting with the invasion of Poland in 1939.

Historical specification of the original:

Serial production: 1939-1945
Drive: Maybach HL 42 TURKM engine with 100 HP
Crew: 2 people + up to 10 infantry soldiers
Armament: 2 MG 34 or MG 42 machine guns
Maximum speed: approx. 52 km/h

Model characteristics:

Scale: 1:72
Version: Ausf. A (early)
Manufacturer code: PL040

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are required (including nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.