Tamiya 1:35 Sd.Kfz.250/9

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German half-track in 1:35 scale.

Reconnaissance troops are the vanguard of any army. In the Wehrmacht, this function was well exercised by motorbikes and armored cars. By the time. They were not able to operate on impassable muddy roads, endless plains, and wilderness of the eastern front. It forced the development of a new vehicle, which in wartime would be too costly and time-consuming. This is how the hybrid came about - Sd.Kfz. 250/9. To the hull of personnel armored carrier, with the turret of Sd.Kfz. 222 armored car. As a result of this operation, new reconnaissance vehicle was slower and less maneuverable, but also less prone to terrain problems. It had a crew of 3, and its armament was  20mm KwK 38 L/55 cannon and MG 34machine gun. In 1943, these vehicles were included in the branches of armored reconnaissance troops of panzer and panzer grenadiers divisions.

Tamiya plastic model kit allows assembly of the German Sd.Kfz. 250/9 reconnaissance vehicle along with one soldier. Box includes 3 sprues, part of the hull, mesh for the turret cover and decals (allows reconstruction of vehicles from either the 5th, 16th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, or 116th Armoured Division). Tracks are made up of cells and require self-assembly.

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 recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

• Tamiya XF-60 or TS-3 spray (base color)
• Tamiya XF-74 (camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-61 (camouflage)
• Tamiya X-10 (cannon)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tracks, tires)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Track link set.
• Crew figurine.
• Mesh.

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.