Eduard 36483 Sd. Kfz.247 Ausf. B ICM 1/35 – Photo-Etched Parts Set for Model

Eduard 36483 Sd. Kfz.247 Ausf. B ICM 1/35 is a high-quality photo-etched set dedicated to the German armored car Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. B in 1/35 scale by ICM. The set allows for detailed reproduction of the vehicle’s features, offering modelers the opportunity to significantly enhance the standard plastic version with precise metal components.

Technical and Historical Information

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: Photo-etched set for plastic scale model assembly
• Vehicle’s user country: Germany
• Material: thin brass sheet (photo-etched)
• Application: dedicated to the ICM Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf. B model

Vehicle Description – Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. B

The German armored car Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf. B was introduced into service during World War II. The vehicle was used by the Wehrmacht mainly as a command and reconnaissance vehicle. Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf. B, produced in 1941–1942, served in armored and reconnaissance units during campaigns on the Western Front, Eastern Front, and in North Africa. It featured an open structure and lightly armored body on a 4x4 truck chassis (Opel). Its low silhouette and mobility provided effective support for officers and artillery observers.

Description of the Eduard 36483 Photo-Etched Set

The Eduard set provides an above-standard level of detail thanks to the photo-etched components, enabling precise reproduction of small details of the vehicle’s interior and exterior, such as handles, hinges, dashboard panels, mesh screens and internal equipment details. The photo-etched parts are made from brass sheet, which allows for sharp edges and faithful replicas of the original – something unachievable with plastic components.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

This product is especially recommended for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of historic military vehicles from World War II. The use of photo-etched parts requires accuracy, knowledge of cutting, bending and assembling small metal parts; therefore, the difficulty level is rated as 4/5. The Eduard 36483 set is perfect for personalizing and enhancing contest and collector models.

If you care about the highest historical realism and detail – this photo-etched set will be an excellent choice for your Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf. B model in 1/35 scale!