{"product_id":"german-sd-kfz-222-leichter-panzerspahwagen-afrika-korps-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen Afrika-Korps 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 reconnaissance vehicles of the North African Campaign with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen Afrika-Korps 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Sd.Kfz.222 in Afrika Korps service, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic desert campaign 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 vehicle enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate reconnaissance operations in the North African desert.\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\u003eVehicle: German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen (Afrika Korps)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto etch and aluminium gun barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, suspension and turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic armour and external equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Afrika Korps 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\u003eSd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Germany's principal light armoured reconnaissance vehicles during the Second World War. Developed from the earlier Sd.Kfz.221, it entered service in 1938 and was designed to provide fast-moving reconnaissance units with improved firepower, protection and mobility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike its predecessor, the Sd.Kfz.222 was armed with the highly effective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2cm KwK 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and later the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKwK 38 20mm autocannon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.92mm MG34 machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This combination enabled it to engage enemy reconnaissance vehicles, lightly armoured targets and infantry while retaining the speed needed to avoid heavier opposition. Its distinctive open-topped turret, protected by mesh screens, provided excellent visibility while helping defend the crew from grenades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a Horch V8 engine, the four-wheel-drive Sd.Kfz.222 could achieve speeds of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 km\/h (50 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on roads and demonstrated excellent cross-country performance. Its agility made it ideally suited to reconnaissance patrols, screening advancing formations and gathering intelligence ahead of German armoured units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicle became particularly well known for its service with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeutsches Afrikakorps (DAK)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under General Erwin Rommel during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth African Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the vast desert environment, the Sd.Kfz.222's speed and long operational range made it invaluable for scouting enemy positions, protecting supply routes and conducting long-range patrols across the open terrain. It also saw extensive service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalkans\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 and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough later replaced by larger eight-wheeled armoured cars in some reconnaissance roles, the Sd.Kfz.222 remained in service throughout much of the war. Today, it is regarded as one of the most iconic German reconnaissance vehicles of the Second World War and remains a favourite subject among military historians and scale modelling enthusiasts.\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. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221431185742,"sku":"35286","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35286_001.jpg?v=1785089573","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/german-sd-kfz-222-leichter-panzerspahwagen-afrika-korps-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}