{"product_id":"dragon-models-6553-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-auf-sd-kfz-7-2-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6553 1\/35 3.7cm FlaK 43 auf Sd.Kfz.7\/2 Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6553 1\/35 3.7cm FlaK 43 auf Sd.Kfz.7\/2\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon has released several members of the Sd.Kfz.7 8-ton halftrack family, but up till now one variant has been absent. Dragon is thus pleased to announce a 1\/35 scale kit of an Sd.Kfz.7 with 3.7cm Flak 43 antiaircraft gun. The range already includes halftracks with 3.7cm Flak 36 and Flak 37 cannons, so this one is a little more unique. It is essentially an Sd.Kfz.7\/2 type and includes the armored cab with 8mm-thick plates as seen on previous kits. The newer gun can be traversed 360° by hand, and the Flak 43 had an elevation range of -10° to +90°. The crew comprised seven men – the commander, driver and five gunners. Some 120 rounds of ammunition were carried on the vehicle, while another 432 rounds could be stowed in a special trailer. Sd.Kfz.7\/2 systems were produced by Germany beginning in 1942, and from late 1943, instead of the usual open cab, a number of antiaircraft halftracks were supplied with a cab protected by 8mm-thick armor plate. These vehicles served in Luftwaffe flak units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes the armored cab as well as a magnificently detailed 3.7cm Flak 43 cannon. The associated gun shield of the weapon is made out of metal so as to achieve true scale thickness. The brackets by which the shield attaches to the gun are also brand new. Moreover the gun mount of this anti-aircraft gun is also new! The drop-sides on the rear fighting platform can be modeled upright for transport, or folded down for an in-action diorama. The halftrack and cannon are of the highest quality, so this vehicle with armored cab and new weapon is indeed a welcome addition to Dragon’s Sd.Kfz.7 family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmored shield on gun can be assembled for travel\/combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDropsides and tailgate can be folded down for better crew access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun can traverse 360 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed photo-etched catcher for spent shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded one-piece gun barrel w\/hollow muzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed gun shield can be assembled in combat or travel mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmunition box can be erected\/stowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled photo-etched gun shield w\/support brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunner’s sight cover on photo-etched shield can be raised\/lowered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed gun mount w\/well-defined detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed gun mount locks for 3.7cm Flak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed gearbox has multipart assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake drums have detail on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-cylinder engine represented by multiple parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate engine housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricately detailed intemal mechanical components: engine, gearbox, fuel tank, compressed-air tank, suspension, exhaust and winch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide molds enable one-piece chassis frame w\/support-brace detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo options provided for customization – one-piece angled plate or overhanging cab armor plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront window armor plates w\/photo-etched parts can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver’s and vehicle commander’s hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed winch spool has bolt and rib detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear crossbeam w\/roller and trailer coupling depicted like the real one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of front armor plates provided as options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharply reproduced on-vehicle tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull detailed steering mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension system as per the real vehicle; slide-molded suspension arms and springs w\/delicate detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately shaped front fenders made from 2-directional slide molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent road wheels rendered w\/delicate detail on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront wheels made from DS have authentic tire tread pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprocket w\/realistic ribbed detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched flange around sprocket wheel hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWing mirror realistically presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal-drive housing made from separate parts with bolt and rib detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional headlamps provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Tracks for German halftrack reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced track links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552320422101,"sku":"DML6553","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6553-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-auf-sd-kfz-7-2-model-kit.jpg?v=1749336512","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6553-1-35-3-7cm-flak-43-auf-sd-kfz-7-2-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}