Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60514
Auto Union Sd.Kfz.223 Panzerspahwagen Display Model
German Army 21.PzDiv, North Africa, 1941 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Auto Union Sd.Kfz.223 Panzerspahwagen | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
This vehicle portrays a vehicle from the 21st Panzer Division. This formation, one of two armored divisions that made up the famed Afrika Korps. It fought under the command of the "Desert Fox", Erwin Rommel, in the arid and sandy landscape of North Africa from 1941-43. As such, the model is painted in an accurate sand color suitable for desert warfare, plus it bears the appropriate divisional and DAK tactical signs. The latter palm tree insignia are accurately painted on the hull.
The Leichter Panzerspähwagen was light-weight, four-wheel drive armoured reconnaissance vehicle. The vehicle was constructed by assembling an angled armour-plated body on top of a Horch 801 Heavy Car chassis, and adding an open turret that carried a 2cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon as well as a 7.92mm MG34 machine gun. They type was used by reconnaissance battalions of the Panzer divisions and proved quite capable on the paved roads of Western Europe. Unfortunately, its performance was found to be inadquate for off-road use in the Eastern Front and Northern Africa, where Half-Tracks proved more capable. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale Leichter Panzerspahwagen is constructed entirely in plastic for accurate replication of intricate details. The model's hull features separately applied equipment such as a Jerry can, shovel and jack with fine scale tow hooks at the front and rear of the model. The open topped turret is fitted with a photo-etched screen to accurately recreate the wire mesh anti-grenade screen. Details of the 2cm auto cannon's breech system are visible inside the turret. The model's underside reveals authentic scale details of the vehicles drive train and suspension, such as simulated coiled springs on the wish-bone suspension and twin engine exhaust.
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The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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