Das Werk 16006 Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma 1:16 Model Kit

DasWerk 1/16 Scale Military Vehicle KitDasWerk Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma Armored Car (1/16) Item DW16006DasWerks 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma offers a premium, large-scale version of one of the Wehrmachts most agile and well-armed reconnaissance vehicles. Featuring the distinctive eight-wheeled chassis, 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 long-barrel gun, rotating turret with full traverse, and an open-work engine compartment, this kit brings museum-grade detail to your bench. 1/16 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW16006) Accurate eight-wheeled and articulated steerable suspension chassis 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun with mantlet, travel-lock, and detailed breech Rotating turret with clear vision blocks and turret stowage Fine engine deck grilles, tools, jerrycan mounts, and antenna fittings Photo-etched parts for engine vents, periscopes, handrails, and barrel fume extractor Clear lenses for headlights, turret optics, and vision portsNote: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.Historical Background:The Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma was introduced in late 1943 as a high-speed reconnaissance vehicle. With a top speed of 90 km/h on road and excellent cross-country performance, it served with reconnaissance battalions on both Eastern and Western Fronts. Its long barrel KwK 39 allowed it to engage armored targets beyond its weight class, making it a highly versatile battlefield asset.Suggested Paint References:These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Wehrmacht camouflage patterns of 194345 and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Hull & TurretSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 GreenFS34102C303 GreenFS34102 Camouflage Accents (Yellow/Red Brown)Semi MatteXF-60 Dark Yellow / XF-64 Red Brown70.912 Tan Yellow / 70.984 Flat BrownH403 Dark Yellow / H047 Red BrownC113 Dark Yellow / C041 Red Brown Gun Barrel & BreechMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Suspension Wheels & TyresMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 BlackGreyH031 BlackFS37038C137 TyreBlack Engine Deck & GrillesSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307FS36231 Vision Blocks & HeadlightsSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 BlueFS15042C326FS15042 Photo etched Vents & PeriscopesSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307FS36231C307FS36231

Bonus figure 4 marking options Metal cannon tube Photo parts included Hatches can be built open/closed