Das Werk 35019 Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen 1944 2-in-1 Tank 1:35 Model Kit (USCDW35019)

Das Werk 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle KitDas Werk Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen (1/35) Item DW35019Das Werks Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen is a unique late war concept heavy light tank, combining a compact chassis with thick armor and a short-barrel main gun. This new-tool kit features selectable turret styles, modular hull plates, interior stowage racks, and a sturdy bogie suspension system. Ideal for alternative-history builds, bunker assault dioramas, or specialised AFV collections. 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW35019) Selectable turret roof types and commanders cupola options Interchangeable hull plates for varied armor configurations Bogie-style suspension with individual return rollers Interior compartment: ammunition racks and crew seating Metallic short-barrel cannon with breech detail Photo-etched grilles, vision blocks, and hatch fittings Clear optics for periscopes and vision portsNote: Requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.Historical Background:Although never adopted, the Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen concept represents German wartime experimentation toward compact, heavily armored support tanks. Designed for close-range assaults and fortress penetration, it combines protection and mobility in a small form factor, reflecting late war adaptation to battlefield challenges.Suggested Paint References:These paint suggestions are visually based on speculative late war German defensive schemes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Hull & TurretSemi MatteXF-63 German Grey70.995 German GreyH032 Dark GreyC032 Dark Grey Armor Accents (Dark Green / Red Brown)Semi MatteXF-61 Dark Green / XF-64 Red Brown70.893 US Dark Green / 70.984 Flat BrownH303 Green / H047 Red BrownC303 Green / C041 Red Brown Short Barrel & BreechMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Tracks & SuspensionMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 BlackGreyH031 BlackFS37038C137 Tyre Black Interior & Vision PortsSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 GreyGreenH307FS36231C307FS36231 Hatches & Small DetailsSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303GreenFS34102C303FS34102

photo etched parts 6 different marking options Detailed segment chain