{"product_id":"dragon-models-6316-1-35-sd-kfz-250-9-neu-2cm-reconnaissance-premium-edition-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6316 1\/35 Sd.Kfz.250\/9 NEU 2cm Reconnaissance (Premium Edition) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6316 1\/35 Sd.Kfz.250\/9 NEU 2cm Reconnaissance (Premium Edition)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon has previously released a wide range of Sd.Kfz.250 halftrack variants, and some of them have been selected to receive the famous Premium Edition treatment. This upgrading process adds new components such as photo-etched parts and sharpened detail, offering modelers revamped models that match contemporary standards. The latest Dragon 1\/35 scale subject to be re-released in this way is the Sd.Kfz.250\/9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sd.Kfz.250 was a light armored halftrack that didn’t appear in German service until mid-1941 because of production delays. A neue art (new version) with simplified construction appeared in late 1943. Among the many variants produced was the 6.02-ton Sd.Kfz.250\/9 leichte Schützenpanzerwagen (2cm), a light reconnaissance vehicle fitted with a 2cm KwK 38 cannon and coaxial MG34 (or MG42) in an open-topped turret. Later versions of this halftrack shared the same Hängelafette 38 turret of the Sd.Kfz.234\/1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this kit, the 2cm gun and turret are accurately detailed, with the sophisticated turret molded as a one-piece element for easier assembly by modelers. Photo-etched components are also included to carefully portray the mesh anti-grenade screens found on the turret. Mass production of this vehicle commenced in May 1943, and it replaced the Sd.Kfz.222 in service. The original vehicle was operated by a crew of three, but this kit is easily assembled by one modeler. Replete in its updated guise, this Sd.Kfz.250\/9 kit is ready to perform reconnaissance duties on any diorama!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51573510176981,"sku":"DML6316","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6316-1-35-sd-kfz-250-9-neu-2cm-reconnaissance-premium-edition-model-kit.jpg?v=1749738776","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6316-1-35-sd-kfz-250-9-neu-2cm-reconnaissance-premium-edition-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}