{"product_id":"german-sd-kfz-223-leichter-panzerspahwagen-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German Sd.Kfz.223 Leichter Panzerspahwagen 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 distinctive reconnaissance vehicles of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German Sd.Kfz.223 Leichter Panzerspähwagen 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the radio-equipped Sd.Kfz.223, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour 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 vehicle enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate reconnaissance and command operations.\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.223 Leichter Panzerspähwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, suspension and radio frame antenna\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 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\u003eSd.Kfz.223 Leichter Panzerspähwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a four-wheeled, radio-equipped armoured reconnaissance vehicle used extensively by the German Army during the Second World War. Developed from the Sd.Kfz.221 light armoured car, the Sd.Kfz.223 was specifically designed to provide long-range communications while carrying out reconnaissance missions ahead of advancing German forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in the late 1930s, the vehicle was armed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.92mm MG34 machine gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for self-defence and was distinguished by its large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eframe antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mounted above the hull. This prominent antenna housed the powerful radio equipment that enabled reconnaissance units to relay intelligence quickly to headquarters and neighbouring formations, making the Sd.Kfz.223 an important command and communications asset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a Horch V8 engine, the Sd.Kfz.223 was capable of speeds of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 km\/h (50 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on roads, allowing it to rapidly scout enemy positions, monitor troop movements and maintain communications across fast-moving battlefields. Although lightly armoured, its speed and mobility made it well suited to reconnaissance duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sd.Kfz.223 saw service throughout the war, including during the invasions of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth African Campaign\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 the defence of Germany. It frequently operated alongside other vehicles in Germany's armoured reconnaissance battalions, helping commanders build an accurate picture of enemy activity before major engagements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough later replaced by more advanced armoured reconnaissance vehicles, the Sd.Kfz.223 played a vital role in Germany's early-war successes. Today, it remains one of the most recognisable German reconnaissance vehicles of the Second World War and is a popular 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. 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