Panzer Art RE35-504 Sd.Kfz 9 front road wheels (Continental No 1) 1/35

The Panzer Art RE35-504 set is a high-quality set of front road wheels intended for the German heavy half-track tractor Sd.Kfz. 9 in 1/35 scale. The components are made of resin, which allowed the manufacturer to achieve much more realistic and precise details compared to standard plastic models. The set is dedicated to modelers who want to enhance the realism and historical authenticity of their replica.

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: resin enhancement set for assembly (aftermarket / upgrade set)
• Material: high-grade resin that facilitates painting and processing
• Manufacturer: Panzer Art — a renowned brand known for high-quality modeling details

Historical Overview

The Sd.Kfz. 9 "Famo" was the heaviest German half-track tractor used during World War II, produced from the 1930s up to 1945. This powerful vehicle was indispensable to the Wehrmacht in tasks such as towing heavy artillery, tanks, or military equipment both in the rear and at the front. The vehicle could be found on every theater of war, including North Africa, Russia, and Western Europe, where it was, among others, used for recovering destroyed Tigers and Panthers from the battlefield.

Set Features

• Highly detailed tread and markings on the tires (Continental No 1), consistent with original World War II-era patterns
• This set is intended as a replacement for the original plastic parts in leading brand models (e.g. Tamiya, Trumpeter, Dragon)
• Resin material makes it easier to shade, paint, and weather, enabling more realistic wear effects
• High compatibility — an ideal choice for dioramas and collector’s models

Who do we recommend it for?

Panzer Art RE35-504 is recommended for all advanced modelers building replicas of World War II vehicles who seek the highest detail quality. The product is suitable both for collection work and for building historical dioramas. Difficulty level: 3/5 – requires precision and experience with resin.