Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4303
Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/4 Puma Diecast Model
German Army, Berlin, Germany, Battle of Berlin, May 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/4 Puma | | 3.25" | | 1.25" |
By late 1944 Germany was on the defensive. The main threat was the much larger numbers of the Soviet Army men and equipment. To counter this, Germany placed the PaK-40 75 mm cannon on vehicles with suitable chassis's. One vehicle was the eight-wheeled Sd.Kfz.234, essentially a Puma with the turret removed and a PaK-40 anti-tank Gun in its place. The Sd.Kfz.234/4 was the last of the eight-wheel armored cars built and because of the continual Allied bombing of the German factories only 89 were produced.
Designed as a heavily-armored reconnaissance vehicle with the mission of observing enemy forces, the Schwerer Panzerspähwagen first entered service in the mid 1930s. Originally based on a 6x4 truck design, these large but fast armored vehicles evolved to include eight-wheel designs. Though not meant to engage enemy forces, Panzerspähwagens could withstand small arms fire and could return fire with a 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 autocannon. The better-armed Sd Kfz. 234 Puma had a heavier gun that was capable of destroying armored cars and light tanks. These vehicles were operated throughout the war, though the extreme conditions in the USSR and North Africa limited their usefulness. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Puma Armored Car is manufactured with an intelligent blend of diecast metal and plastic, which gives it both weight and detail. The top portion of the hull is made of plastic with the lower portion constructed in diecast metal. Details include separately-applied shovels, tire jack and spare tire and front and rear driver's guide antennas. The wishbone and leaf spring suspension can be seen on the underside. Variants include the Sd.Kfz. 234/2 with 360 degree rotating turret, smoke grenades and pivoting 20mm metal cannon and the Sd.Kfz. 234/3 with pivoting 75mm gun and breech housed in a raised open superstructure.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on 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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