Border Model Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D with R35 Turret (1/35) BT-042

Border Model Plastic Model Kit Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D with R35 Turret (1/35) BT-042 This 1/35 kit from Border Model recreates one of the more unusual German field conversions: the Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D fitted with a French R35 turret. Intended as an improvised solution to bolster firepower for armoured half-tracks, this unique vehicle reflects the resourcefulness of German units during the later stages of World War II, particularly on the Eastern Front. Detailed Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D chassis with accurate angular armour French R35 turret with rotatable mount and full interior detail Photo-etched details for fine elements including tool clamps and stowage racks Includes crew seating and interior components Decals for multiple late-war unit markings Optional configuration for combat deployment or transport This kit provides a fascinating modelling subject, offering a blend of captured equipment and field engineering rarely represented in plastic. Ideal for dioramas or as a standalone conversation piece, this vehicle exemplifies the tactical improvisation of German forces in 1944–45.