AFV Club 35118 Sd.Kfz.251/17 C Luftwaffe (1/35)

AFV Club 35118 Sd.Kfz.251/17 C Luftwaffe in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit faithfully replicating the German half-track armored personnel carrier from World War II. This model has been designed with attention to the smallest details, delighting both advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts.

Model Characteristics

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Glue and paints are required for assembly (not included in the kit).
• The model includes precisely crafted photo-etched parts, enhancing the accuracy of the vehicle’s construction and armament details.
• Category: plastic model kit

Historical Description of the Sd.Kfz.251/17 C Luftwaffe

The Sd.Kfz.251/17 Ausf. C is a specialized version of the popular German half-track vehicle developed by Hanomag. Variant 17 was equipped with a 2cm FlaK 38 automatic cannon, intended to provide Luftwaffe units with anti-aircraft cover and infantry fire support. The Sd.Kfz.251/17 was used especially on the Eastern Front and during the defensive operations of the Third Reich between 1942 and 1945 (World War II era). A characteristic feature of this version is its low-profile construction and the foldable deck, which facilitated cannon operation during combat.

Set Details

• Movable elements of the 2cm FlaK 38 cannon
• Precisely detailed interior of the fighting compartment
• Option to open the rear assault doors
• Details typical for the Luftwaffe version, including dedicated decals and unit markings
• Photo-etched parts providing realistic finish to exterior details

Who is it for?

The AFV Club 35118 Sd.Kfz.251/17 C Luftwaffe model is recommended primarily for advanced modelers and those interested in German vehicles from World War II. We rate the construction difficulty at 4/5 due to the presence of small parts and photo-etched components that require precision and experience.

Why choose this model?

Thanks to the ability to faithfully recreate a historical vehicle and the inclusion of numerous details and additional parts, this model is perfect as an advanced project for military reconstruction enthusiasts and collectors of World War II dioramas.