The Sd.Kfz.7 was a German halftrack in the 8-ton prime-mover class that saw widespread service in WWII. Weighing in at 11.53 tonnes, it was originally slated to tow artillery pieces like the 8.8cm Flak gun and 15cm sFH 18 howitzer. However, it was also developed into a successful self-propelled platform for anti-aircraft weapons such as 2cm or 3.7cm cannons for Luftwaffe flak units. The vehicle carrying the latter 3.7cm cannon was known as the Sd.Kfz.7/2, and a total of 123 vehicles were produced up till February 1945. Dragon has already released a 1/35 scale plastic kit of the Sd.Kfz.7/2 with 3.7cm Flak 37 cannon, this particular halftrack boasting a lightly armored cab (Item No.6542). This armored Sd.Kfz.7/2 halftrack version appeared from late 1943 onwards.

Now Dragon introduces an Sd.Kfz.7/2 with the standard non-armored cab. The vehicle features the correct rear firing platform for a 3.7cm Flak 36 cannon. Just like the real vehicle, the rear sides fold down to create a larger fighting platform to depict a combat configuration, or they can be left folded up for travel. The mesh for these side panels and tailgate are made accurately to scale using photo-etched parts. Other parts such as the one-piece cannon barrel with hollow muzzle use slide molds to produce accurately formed shapes. The intricate tracks are Magic Tracks for ultimate ease of use, while the front tires made from DS bear accurate tread patterns. This new 1/35 kit gives modelers an extra option when they plan their next diorama. Indeed, it would be an interesting exercise in itself to gather Dragon’s Sd.Kfz.7 clan together to spot the differences between these superb halftrack kits.

Brand new mounted 3.7cm Flak 36
Gunner's seat newly designed for Flak 36 gun
Side mesh panels can be lowed for combat or raised for transport
Rear access ladders accurately recreated
Flak 36 can traverse 360 degrees
Cannon can be freely posed at different angles
Slide-molded one-piece gun barrel w/hollow muzzle
Gun cradle offers great detail definition
Gun sight and hand wheels w/well-defined detail
Gun shield molded to correct scale thickness
3.7cm ammunition included
Round base-plate gun platform authentically detailed
Foot plate can be folded up or down
Travel lock realistically produced
Radiator cover molded w/filler cap details realistically reproduced
Bolt detail on panels realistically rendered
Layout of on-vehicle tools produced accurately
Photo-etched mesh for folding sides of rear platform
Driver's position fully detailed
Detailed gearbox has multi-parts assembly
Brake drums have details on both sides
Winch assembly w/rope, tow hook and actuator realistically reproduced
Intricately detailed internal mechanical components: engine, gearbox, fuel tank, compressed-air tank, suspension, exhaust and winch
Rear crossbeam w/roller and trailer coupling depicted like the real one
Slide molds enable one-piece chassis frame w/support-brace detail
Finely detailed sub-frame made by slide molds w/muffler and exhaust-pipe assembly
Photo-etched mount w/bolt detail for Notek light
Final-drive housing made from separate parts w/bolt and rib detail
Suspension system as per the real vehicle
Slide-molded suspension arms and springs w/delicate details
Intricate clear lenses included
Magic Tracks for Sd.Kfz.7 half-track
Track links have reinforcing structure
Photo-etched flange around sprocket wheel center
Different road wheels rendered w/delicate detail on both sides
Sprocket w/realistic ribbed detail
Front wheels w/authentic tread detail made from DS

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