Description: German half-tracked and wheeled armored cars engaged in the role of armored reconnaissance, but struggled to cope with the poor conditions experienced on the Eastern Front. The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) was developed as a primary reconnaissance vehicle to replace both these kinds of vehicles. Between 64 – 70 Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) vehicles were converted from old stocks of the Czech built Panzer 38(t) tanks. In 1943 ,the Panzer 38(t) tank had been withdrawn from front line operations, as it was considered obsolete. The turret was removed and fitted with a ‘Hangelafette turret’ armed with a 2 cm (0.79 in) KwK 38 gun and a single 7.92 mm (0.31 in) MG 42 machine gun which was capable of both anti aircraft and a ground fire. This turret configuration was not new. It had already been employed on reconnaissance vehicles used in combat operations on the Eastern Front, such as the Sd.Kfz.222, Sd.Kfz.234/1 and the Sd.Kfz.250/9. It had all-round traverse. The German word “Hangelafette” can be translated as “free pivot gun mount”. The open top was fitted with anti-grenade grilles for use when moving through villages and potential ambush locations. Contents: 1 resin 1/56 Model tank manufactured for us and fully covered by our no quibble satisfaction guarantee. Supplied unpainted and may require some assembly. Here at sherwoodwargames.com we aim to supply wargaming products from UK manufacturers direct to the American user. We supply a growing range of of items both unpainted and painted. Our painted items are finished to an excellent standard, and are aimed at the wargamer who wants the best on his table top. We undertake commissions and are happy to discuss your needs at any time, just get in touch. Check out our other items, for other savings We happily supply to AFPO users and all of the US states and territories
Price: 25 USD
Location: Denham Springs, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-09-12T07:25:55.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Sherwood Wargames
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
