Sd.Kfz. 251/2 Ausf. C (GrW 34) Object 450

Sd.Kfz. 251/2 Ausf. C (GrW 34) Object 450The Sd. Kfz. 251 was produced in a number of hull types as production had to be simplified as the war wore on. German half tracks were used in a number of roles including that of mortar carrier. This version, known as the Sd. Kfz. 251 2, provided a mobile platform for the 8cm GrW34 medium mortar. Currently this is the only kit of the mortar carrier on the market available in 1 72 scale. Much effort has been invested in the kit with completely new

amongst others

★Tamiya undertook exhaustive surveys of real M4A3E8s in order to depict its form with great accuracy

in a similar manner to the original Tiger

After refit was completed in July 1944

As the vans were well stocked with spare parts

including strategic cruise missiles

remaining in service after WWII

The canopy and air brake may be assembled in either open or closed positions as well

cowls and more are screw-attached to the trellis frame

Pak 36 (r) was the most powerful anti-tank gun of Wehrmacht till 1943

★Realistic gun elevation and traverse ranges add to the realism

the Italian contingent fighting in support of the Nationalists