Tamiya 35283 German 88mm Gun Flak36 "North African Campaign" (1/35)

The Tamiya 35283 German 88mm Gun Flak36 "North African Campaign" (1/35) is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the legendary German 8.8 cm FlaK 36 anti-aircraft gun, which played a key role during the North African campaigns of World War II. The 1/35 scale kit allows for the construction of a realistic replica of this remarkable weapon, an icon of German artillery might both in anti-aircraft and anti-tank roles.

Historical Information

The FlaK 36 is an improved version of the popular "eighty-eight." The gun was widely used by German forces from the outbreak of World War II in 1939 until its end in 1945. Its most famous deployment was against Allied forces in North Africa between 1941 and 1943, where it served both as anti-aircraft gun and tank destroyer due to its accuracy and firepower. The model represents the characteristic configuration seen in the North African campaign, highlighted by specialized detailing and suggested color schemes.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany
• Period of use: World War II (North African Campaign, 1941–1943)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Kit contents: detailed sprues for assembly of the gun and realistic German artillery crew figures (provided in various optional poses), accessory and equipment elements, decals, and clear assembly instructions
• Additional materials: does not include glue or paints – recommended colors according to the instructions include Tamiya TS-3, XF-60 (Desert Yellow), XF-2 (White) and metallic colors
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Tamiya 35283 German 88mm Gun Flak36 "North African Campaign" kit is recommended both for intermediate and experienced historical modelers. Thanks to its precise reproduction of the original, numerous accessories and details, it serves as an excellent base for dioramas and realistic World War II scenes. The advanced level of detail makes the build rewarding, while the clear instructions make it easier, even if you don’t have extensive experience with artillery kits of this type.

Difficulty level: 3/5