{"product_id":"dragon-models-6550-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-flakpanzer-iv-ostwind-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6550 1\/35 3.7cm FlaK 43 Flakpanzer IV \"Ostwind\" Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6550 1\/35 3.7cm FlaK 43 Flakpanzer IV \"Ostwind\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new 1\/35 scale kit release from Dragon is the Flakpanzer IV Ostwind, which is a logical progression in Dragon's exciting range of Panzer IV variants. The Ostwind (\"East Wind\") was a self-propelled anti-aircraft system based on the chassis of the Panzer IV tank. The main armament was a 3.7cm FlaK 43\/1 cannon mounted in a six-sided open-topped turret that could traverse 360°. An order for 100 such vehicles was placed in August 1944, with such vehicles being necessary to counter enemy aircraft that freely roved the skies due to Allied air superiority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon's Ostwind kit is fantastically detailed. To be most useful to modelers, this kit represents a standard-production model. The hexagonal turret, called a \"cookie tin\" by German soldiers, is made by two-directional slide molds and features the correct scale thickness thanks to Dragon's Razor Edge technology. The turret also bears true-to-scale weld seams. The one-piece FlaK 43 gun with hollow muzzle is finely detailed and is produced by slide mold. The track links are 40cm Magic Tracks, specially designed for easy assembly and they come with full detail. Finesse is added with photo-etched components like engine-deck ventilation grills. This kit uses Dragon’s phenomenally detailed Panzer IV kits as a suitable platform to show its true artistry. Whether displayed by itself or in an action-packed diorama, this high-aiming Ostwind will grab a lot of attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled photo-etched parts on turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded one-piece gun barrel w\/hollow muzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatches on radio operator's housing can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled 2-directional slide-molded turret for Ostwind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew scale-thickness fighting compartment armor has extra-thin top edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret w\/realistic weld seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun-sight cover can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat detail on newly tooled hull rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled spare barrel case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece upper hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-directional slide-molded w\/new engine -deck design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret ring accurately produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate gun mounting platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-track brackets on glacis plate w\/photo-etched and plastic options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior and fuel tank parts for Pz.IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull reproduced w\/internal detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-track brackets on front of lower hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts for engine-deck ventilation grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-molded fenders made to thinnest possible dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide fenders w\/pattern detail on both top and bottom surfaces ;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40cm Magic Tracks are detailed on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece lower hull made from slide-molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull bottom fully detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-molded OVM w\/clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable jack w\/separate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed idler adjuster mountings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad wheels and suspension w\/multiple components exhibit crisp detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete MG w\/workable ball mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn rollers realistically reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdler wheels have detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal-drive housing w\/details on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate armored cover for final-drive housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprocket wheels w\/breathtaking detail and multiple delicate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552320487637,"sku":"DML6550","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6550-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-flakpanzer-iv-ostwind-model-kit.jpg?v=1749388563","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6550-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-flakpanzer-iv-ostwind-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}