Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4301
Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma Diecast Model
German Army 2.PzDiv, #111, Normandy, France, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bussing-NAG Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma | | 3.25" | | 1.25" |
The 2nd Panzer Division was formed in 1935 and took part in the action in Poland and France notably at Dunkirk. In 1940 the Division was sent back to Poland to perform occupation duties until in 1941 when they took part in the Balkan Campaign and then the Russian Front in September 1941. The 2nd took part in the battles of Moscow and Kursk where the German Army suffered heavy losses. In 1944 the 2nd Panzer Division was sent to France for R&R and ended up fighting in Normandy. The Division was almost entirely destroyed in the Falaise Pocket but was rebuilt and fought at the Battle of the Bulge and defense of the Rhine. When they were finally defeated in 1945 the 2nd Panzer Division surrendered to the American Army.
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 2003-2025 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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