3.7cm Flak 43 Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" 1:72 Model Kit by Lexa Models x Dragon
3.7cm Flak 43 Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" 1:72 Model Kit by Lexa Models x Dragon
Model Features
Build one of Germany's most distinctive late-war anti-aircraft vehicles with the Lexa Models x Dragon 3.7cm Flak 43 Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" 1:72 Model Kit. Combining Dragon's renowned tooling with high-quality components from Lexa Models, this kit accurately recreates the Ostwind, armed with the powerful 3.7cm FlaK 43 in its characteristic open-topped hexagonal turret.
Featuring finely detailed parts, crisp surface detail and authentic decals, this kit is an excellent choice for WWII armour enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders seeking a unique German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle.
Specifications
- Scale: 1:72
- Manufacturer: Lexa Models x Dragon
- Vehicle: 3.7cm Flak 43 Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind"
- Finely detailed plastic parts
- Highly detailed anti-aircraft gun and turret
- Authentic decal sheet
- Illustrated assembly instructions
- Assembly required
- Glue and paints not included
What's in the Box
- Plastic model kit parts
- Decal sheet
- Illustrated assembly instructions
History of the Original Vehicle
Historical Snapshot
The Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" was developed in 1944 as Germany sought more effective mobile air defence for its armoured formations. Built on the reliable Panzer IV chassis, the Ostwind replaced the earlier Wirbelwind, whose quadruple 20mm cannon was becoming less effective against faster and better-armoured Allied aircraft. Instead, the Ostwind mounted a single but far more powerful 3.7cm FlaK 43 anti-aircraft gun within a distinctive open-topped, hexagonal turret.
The FlaK 43 offered greater range, accuracy and hitting power than the earlier 20mm weapons, making the Ostwind a much more capable anti-aircraft platform. Although primarily intended to defend armoured columns from low-flying fighter-bombers, its high-velocity gun also proved effective against lightly armoured ground vehicles and infantry positions.
Production began late in the war, with only around 40 to 45 vehicles completed before Germany's surrender in 1945. This limited production means the Ostwind saw comparatively little combat, but it represented one of the most advanced self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles fielded by the German Army during the conflict.
Today, the Ostwind remains a fascinating example of late-war German armoured vehicle development. Its distinctive appearance and rarity have made it a popular subject among military historians and scale modellers alike.
Please Note
- This is a plastic model kit and requires assembly.
- Glue, paints, and modelling tools are sold separately.
- Recommended for experienced beginners and above due to the small parts and detailed assembly.