Sd.Kfz.3b with Flak 38 1:35 ICM 35455

Plastic model kit: Sd.Kfz.3b with Flak 38 1:35 ICM 35455

The Sd.Kfz.3b model kit with the Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun in 1:35 scale from ICM is a unique offering for enthusiasts of modeling and World War II history. This detailed set allows for the recreation of one of the key elements of German anti-aircraft defense from that period.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalog number: 35455
• Model dimensions: length 212 mm, height 93 mm
• Number of parts: 245
• Historical period: World War II
• Markings:
• Sd.Kfz.3b with 2 cm Flak 38 gun (camouflage version), years 1944-1945
• Sd.Kfz.3b with 2 cm Flak 38 gun (winter version), years 1944-1945

History and use: The 2 cm Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun began to enter service in the Wehrmacht in the second half of 1940. Thanks to its reliable design and high rate of fire (up to 480 rounds per minute), it was an effective means of short-range air defense. Production of this gun continued until the end of World War II. In addition to combating aircraft, the gun could also be used against lightly armored ground targets.

To increase mobility, anti-aircraft guns were often mounted on various vehicles, both wheeled and semi-tracked. One such vehicle was the semi-tracked version of the widely used Ford V3000S truck in the Wehrmacht, designated as Sd.Kfz.3b (also known as V3000S/SSM). Anti-aircraft guns were mounted on platforms in the vehicle's cargo area, and to fire, the sides of the vehicle were either folded down or completely removed. These vehicles, equipped in this way, became self-propelled anti-aircraft installations that the German army used for air defense tasks on all fronts during World War II.

Model features: The ICM Sd.Kfz.3b model with the Flak 38 gun is a complete set that allows for the construction of a detailed replica of this historical vehicle. The set includes 245 parts that enable accurate reproduction of both the vehicle and the mounted anti-aircraft gun. The model offers the option to choose between two painting versions: camouflage and winter, allowing the modeler to customize the appearance of the model to their preferences or historical realities.

Additional information: The Sd.Kfz.3b with the Flak 38 gun was one of many vehicles that the Germans used to protect their troops from air attacks. Due to its mobility and versatility, these vehicles were a valuable element of the German defensive strategy. Their presence on the battlefield could significantly impact the effectiveness of air defense, especially in situations where traditional artillery positions were too static or vulnerable to destruction.

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.