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Sd.Kfz.253 le Beob.Pz.Wg. w/Command Crew

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Cyber-Hobby Models - Orange Box Series - Tanks & Other Military Vehicles (1/35)

Last Stocked on 7/10/2019

Product Info

Title
Sd.Kfz.253 le Beob.Pz.Wg. w/Command Crew
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
NKG Part #
2147638711
MFG. Part #
CHC9128
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The Sd.Kfz.250 that saw widespread use in WWII was a light armored halftrack developed by Germany. Built by Demag, delays in production meant it did not enter wartime service until 1941. It was adapted to various roles, and a range of variants appeared. One of these was the Sd.Kfz.253 leichter Gepanzerter Beobachtungskraftwagen (usually abbreviated to le beob.Pz.Wg.). This particular vehicle was a light armored vehicle designed for artillery observation, and the half-tracked vehicle was to accompany Sturmgeschütz units. A total of 285 of these vehicles were manufactured from 1940-41. It differed from the standard open-topped Sd.Kfz.250 halftrack in that the rear compartment was fully enclosed with a roof, and the armor overall was thicker. A large circular roof hatch lent itself to observation tasks. The Sd.Kfz.253 was operated by a crew of four and it weighed 5.7 tons.

Cyber-Hobby’s newest Orange Box selection features a plastic kit version of the Sd.Kfz.253 le beob.Pz.Wg. The vehicle is based on the legendary Dragon kit. To make it even more attractive, the Orange Box set comes with a set of four plastic figures. This is Dragon’s set of commanders depicted in a field conference. The figures are dressed in winter uniforms, and they provide the ideal match for the early-war artillery observation vehicle. Now, with one convenient set, modelers can create an instant diorama without putting a dent in their wallets!

Models are supplied unpainted and assembly is required.