Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4306
Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/3 Puma Diecast Model
German Army LSSAH, Budapest, Hungary, February 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/3 Puma | | 3.25" | | 1.25" |
In December 1944 Budapest Hungary was held by German and Hungarian troops. On December 29, 1944 the Soviets forces encircled the city in an attempt to recaptured Budapest. The LSSAH was part of the reinforcements that arrived a few days before Budapest was finally taken by Soviet forces on February 13, 1945. After several attacks and counter-attacks the city fell and only a small percentage of Axis troops managed to escape using darkness and heavy fog to hide them.
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 2003-2024 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 construction with some plastic components.
- 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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