Article number: 300035237
Product: 1:35 Ger. SdKfz.161/3 Möbelwag. 3,7cm(1)
About the Möbelwagen
In the latter half of World War II, the Wehrmacht, having lost air
superiority to the Allies, turned to the development of anti-aircraft
vehicles. The first vehicle to use the chassis of the Panzer IV tank as
a base was the Self Propelled AA Gun Mobelwagen. The mass-production
model started to be manufactured in February 1944. It was equipped with
a powerful 3.7 Flak 43 cannon capable of firing 250 shots/min, and thick
armored plates surrounding the upper part of the vehicle, which could be
raised or lowered for horizontal firing. By 1945, a total of 240
vehicles were produced, most of which were deployed to the western
front, providing a vicious defense against approaching fighters and bombers of the Allies.
About the Model
★This is the plastic model assembly kit based on the German Self
Propelled AA Gun Möbelwagen. ★Overall length: 168mm, overall width 82mm.
★The unique style of the Flak 43 equipped mass production model has been
realistically recreated. ★Gun barrel of Flak 43 and sighting device move
together on arm to enhance authenticity. ★Ammunition ejection net has
been recreated with nylon mesh for added realism. ★Sliding hatch on the
upper chassis has been included as a separately molded part. Unique
cylindrical exhaust pipes have also been included. ★Armored plates
protecting firing deck can be modeled in three positions for times of:
movement, anti-aircraft firing, and horizontal firing. ★Kit includes one crew figure gazing skyward.
