Tamiya 1:35 Sd.Kfz.223

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German armored car in 1:35 scale.

Very important role in the German war machine played recognition and communication vehicles. Recognition was necessary to find a weak point in the opponents line (so-called gravity point, schwerpunkt), and good communication to quickly notify combat units of any orders. For this reason, at the expense of main armament, some of the reconnaissance vehicles were equipped with higher power radios. One such vehicle was the light Sd.Kfz 223, armed only with MG 13, but with a radio capable of contact with the command of the unit. From the armored car in the 222 variant, it externally extruded two components: a smaller, rear-mounted turret with a rifle, and a folding rectangular antenna mounted on the roof of the vehicle. Fewer than 600 vehicles of this type were produced, most of which were used in reconnaissance and mechanized units.

Tamiya kit allows building the German lightweight car Sd.Kfz. 223 with the commander. The kit includes: 2 parts of the hull, 4 frames with parts of the model, photo etched parts of the turret, string and decals (allow to reconstruct the vehicles of the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 15th, 21st Armored Division or Armored Grenadier Division Grossdeutschland).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-63 or spray TS-4 (armor, Panzergrau color)
• Tamiya XF-60 or spray TS-3 (armor, Dunkelgelb color)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires)
• Tamiya XF-56 (suspension, exhaust, towing cables, metal parts for the bomber)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden sniper equipment, toolbox)
• Tamiya X-10 (KM)

Commander:

• Tamiya XF- 60 (uniform, hat, shoes)
• Tamiya XF-64 (belt)
• Tamiya XF-57 (reviewers)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.