Tamiya 1/35 German 8-Wheeled Heavy Armored Car Sd.Kfz.232 "Africa-Korps" Plastic Model Kit

The Tamiya 1/35 German 8-Wheeled Heavy Armored Car Sd.Kfz.232 "Africa-Korps" recreates the long-range reconnaissance vehicle distinguished by its large wireless antenna, finished with desert-themed markings and a tropical-uniformed officer figure.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

In the early stages of WWII, the German military often used the Sd.Kfz.231 series vehicles for reconnaissance missions. One of these heavy armoured cars was the Sd.Kfz.232, which was equipped with a long distance wireless radio with a large antenna protruding from the top of the upper hull. In the turret was a 2cm gun and a MG34 machine gun. The 8-wheeled Sd.Kfz.232 had an on-road top speed of 90km/h, front and rear driving positions, and a superb 8-wheel drive system. The Sd.Kfz.232 performed extremely well and proved its worth in a number of roles on many fronts, from Europe to North Africa to Russia.

Special Features

• Various kinds of equipment such as early-type jerry cans and tools included for added realism
• Comes in a newly designed package with desert-themed artwork
• German officer figure wearing a tropical uniform, enhancing the North African impression
• A soldier figure for the turret is also included
• Photo-etched parts such as light protecting nets and an aluminium barrel for the 2cm gun included

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components
• Photo-etched fret
• Decal sheet
• Instruction manual
• Officer figure and turret soldier figure

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

A striking centrepiece for North African diorama collections, this kit's oversized frame antenna and included tropical-uniform figures bring real character to a distinctive long-range reconnaissance subject.