{"product_id":"dragon-models-6590-1-35-flak-38t-ausf-m-late-production-smartkit-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6590 1\/35 Flak 38(t) Ausf. M Late Production (SmartKit) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6590 1\/35 Flak 38(t) Ausf. M Late Production (SmartKit)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flakpanzer 38(t) (Sd.Kfz.140), officially signed into existence on October 15 1943, served as an interim anti-aircraft platform before the Flakpanzer IV was fielded. Based on the Czech-designed 38(t) Ausf.M chassis with mid-mounted engine, the fighting compartment was mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The Flakpanzer was armed with a single 2cm FlaK38 cannon of L\/112.5 caliber, and was supplied with 1040 ammunition rounds onboard. As an interim Flakpanzer design, it had obvious inadequacies such as limited armor protection for the crew and a lack of firepower from the small main armament. Thus, BMM only produced 141 such vehicles between November 1943 and February 1944. Many of them saw combat on the Western Front in units like the 12th SS Panzer Division “Hitlerjugend.” The top armored sections could fold down to allow 360^(o) traverse of the cannon at low elevations. This also meant the weapon could be used against ground targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon has created a Late Production model of the Flakpanzer 38(t) auf Selbstfahrlafette 38(t) Ausf.M in 1\/35 scale. This tracked kit has some stunning detail, and features a highly accurate miniature replica of the FlaK38 cannon. The cannon can be displayed with the gun elevated at 0 ^(o), 20 ^(o), 40 ^(o) or 60^(o), and it also features new hand wheels and gun-sight bracket. The gun barrel is slide molded, which enables incorporation of a hollow muzzle. Just like the real vehicle, modelers can depict the fighting compartment armored shields raised or lowered. The spent-shell case is made from photo-etched metal, and Dragon’s patented Magic Tracks take the bore out of assembling the track runs. This is a fine model of a late-production version of the Flakpanzer 38(t), and it will look impressive in any vignette or diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper hull rendered w\/beautiful detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Flak 38(t) Ausf.M Late Production authentically produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlak 38 gun accurately presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprocket wheels w\/breathtaking detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sight w\/well defined details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled hand wheels for gun adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting compartment armor can be positioned up or down in travel or combat modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModelers can choose to elevate 2cm Flak 38 cannon to any one of four positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic gunner seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's seat has crisp detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission system w\/excellent detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed firewall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth locked and unlocked catches included as separate detailed parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun cradle offers great detail definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded gun barrel w\/hollow muzzle opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial design for flak gun mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine-deck cover can be assembled open or closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun shield is molded to scale thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatches on inside of rear fighting compartment armor to secure it during travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmmunition boxes w\/fine detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower hull front armor w\/great detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine exhibits delicate details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide-molded one-piece chassis w\/delicate detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting compartment with full interior detail - reinforcement strips w\/bolt detail realistically represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdlers and road wheels accurately produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound base plate with authentic details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radio unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpent shell case frame and photo-etched mesh included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpent sheel cases made from preformed photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine compartment rear panel is sharply detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel case included inside fighting compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic Tracks w\/casting-number detail etched on every link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552319865045,"sku":"DML6590","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6590-1-35-flak-38t-ausf-m-late-production-smartkit-model-kit-4.jpg?v=1749325821","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6590-1-35-flak-38t-ausf-m-late-production-smartkit-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}