Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4305
Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/1 Puma Diecast Model
German Army 4.PzDiv PzAufklAbt.4, Poland, January 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/1 Puma | | 3.25" | | 1.25" |
January 1945 saw a break in the fighting so the German 4th Panzer Army formed a defensive position in southern Poland. Unaware that the lull in fighting was to allow the Soviets to prepare to mount a massive artillery bombardment of the area held by the Germans. The bombardment was so successful that it destroyed half of the 4th Panzer Army armored forces. The Germans had no choice but to withdraw to the western side of the Oder River and try to regroup and set up another defensive front.
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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