German Reconnaissance Car Kfz. 13 1:72 First To Fight PL006

Plastic model kit: German reconnaissance car Kfz. 13 1:72 First To Fight PL006

The model kit of the German reconnaissance car Kfz. 13 in 1:72 scale from First To Fight is an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of military history and modeling. This plastic set allows you to recreate one of the first armored vehicles introduced for use by the Reichswehr after World War I. The Kfz. 13 was based on the civilian Adler Standard 6 car and was a significant element of the German armed forces during the interwar period.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Catalog number: PL006

History and use of Kfz. 13:

The Kfz. 13 was introduced into service in the 1930s, and by 1935, 147 units of this light armored vehicle had been delivered. The vehicle was based on the civilian Adler Standard 6 car and was equipped with all-wheel drive. Nevertheless, its off-road capabilities were limited, and the additional weight of the armor led to overheating issues.

Kfz. 13s participated in the invasion of Poland in 1939, where their thin armor proved vulnerable to Polish anti-tank weapons. They then took part in the French campaign, where their effectiveness was somewhat higher due to better roads. These vehicles were also used in the Balkans and during the invasion of the Soviet Union, where all units sent there were destroyed by 1941. After that time, the remaining vehicles were withdrawn from active service and used only for training purposes or by second-line units.

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.