{"product_id":"german-20mm-flakvierling-38-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German 20mm Flakvierling 38 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Germany's most recognisable anti-aircraft weapons of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German 20mm Flakvierling 38 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the quadruple-barrelled Flakvierling 38, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic German Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII military enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate realistic air defence positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeapon: German 20mm Flakvierling 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic quadruple gun mount and carriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic German Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2cm Flakvierling 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Germany's most effective and widely used light anti-aircraft weapons during the Second World War. Introduced in 1940, it combined four \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm FlaK 38 autocannons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on a single mounting, dramatically increasing its rate of fire and making it highly effective against low-flying aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapable of firing up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,800 rounds per minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in combined cyclic fire, the Flakvierling 38 created a dense curtain of projectiles that posed a serious threat to Allied fighter-bombers and ground attack aircraft. The weapon was crew-operated, with each gun fed from detachable box magazines that required frequent reloading during sustained engagements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough designed primarily for air defence, the Flakvierling 38 also proved extremely effective against lightly armoured vehicles, infantry positions and soft-skinned transport. Its high rate of fire made it a versatile battlefield weapon, and it was often employed in a ground support role when enemy aircraft were not present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Flakvierling served on every major front of the war, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was mounted on towed trailers, fixed defensive positions, railway wagons, naval vessels and numerous self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSd.Kfz.7\/1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e half-track and later the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWirbelwind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e anti-aircraft tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the war, the Flakvierling 38 had become one of the most recognisable German anti-aircraft weapons. Its combination of mobility, firepower and versatility ensured it remained in widespread use throughout the conflict, earning a reputation as one of the Wehrmacht's most effective light air defence systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. 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