Voyager Model PE351301 WWII German Sd.Kfz 234 storage box early version For RFM 5110 1/35 is a highly precise photo-etched storage box set, early type, dedicated to the German reconnaissance vehicle Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" in 1/35 scale. The product is specifically designed for the Rye Field Model 5110 kit and reproduces the boxes mounted on the sides or above the fenders of these vehicles used by the Wehrmacht during World War II.

• Scale: 1/35
• User Country: Germany (Third Reich)
• Historical Period: World War II (years 1943–1945)
• Dedicated Model: Rye Field Model 5110 – Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma
• Material: photo-etched brass (PE)
• Included in the set: box parts, hinges, locks, handles – faithfully reproduced microscopic details
• Box type: early version used in the first production series of Sd.Kfz. 234
• Category: photo-etched modeling accessory (photo-etched detail set) for scale plastic models
• Application: enhancing the realism of the base model and dioramas with Wehrmacht reconnaissance vehicles

Historically, the Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" belonged to an advanced series of German armored cars, intensively used on all fronts of World War II from 1943 onward. Storage boxes of this type were used for keeping crew equipment, ammunition, gear, and technical tools – thus being an integral part of the vehicle’s functionality.

The early version of the box is characterized by a simplified shape, fewer reinforcements, and distinctive details of locks and hinges. Their accurate representation in the Voyager Model PE351301 set has been achieved thanks to an advanced photo-etching brass process, which allows for ultra-thin walls, pronounced locks, and realistic sheet metal textures – unattainable with plastic technology. The set includes all the elements to facilitate assembly: precisely designed box parts, handles, hinges, fittings, and a clear assembly instruction.

I definitely recommend this product both to intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to add authenticity and the highest level of detail to their Sd.Kfz. 234 model. The offered set is an excellent upgrade to the standard plastic kit, while being simple enough to assemble that it does not discourage from work.

Build difficulty level (1-5): 2