Das Werk Kanonenjagdpanzer / Beobachtungspanzer (1/35) DW35031

Das Werk 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle KitDas Werk Kanonenjagdpanzer / Beobachtungspanzer (1/35) Item DW35031Das Werks Kanonenjagdpanzer kit offers a finely detailed dual role model of West Germanys Cold War armoured vehicle. With either the 90 mm Pak M60 gun installed (tank hunter) or the Beobachtungspanzer observation version, this new-tool kit captures modular turret options, detailed suspensions and wheels, plus realistic hatches and tool fittings suitable for artillery-spotting or anti-tank roles. 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW35031) Modular turret: armoured hunting gun or observation station Selectable gun barrel or observation mast/antenna components Detailed hull with drivers front plate and rear stowage racks Suspension: torsion-bar wheels with return rollers and drive sprockets Photo-etched parts: grills, periscopes, antenna mounts, tool clamps Clear parts for vision blocks, turret optics, and lightsNote: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.Historical Background:Developed in the 1960s for the Bundeswehr, the Kanonenjagdpanzer (tank hunter) mounted a powerful 90 mm Pak M60 gun for anti-tank duties. When fitted as a Beobachtungspanzer, it served as an artillery reconnaissance vehicle with extra radio equipment and observation gear. This kit reflects the dual purpose flexibility that typified Cold War armoured doctrine.Suggested Paint References:These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Bundeswehr patterns and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMr HobbyMr Color Hull & Turret BaseSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 Green FS34102C303 Green FS34102 Gun Barrel or Observation MastMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Suspension Wheels & TracksMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black FS37038C137 Tyre Black Tool Clamps & Stowage RacksSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Periscopes & Optic BlocksSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 Blue FS15042 Photo-etched Grilles & Gun MantletSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231