ACE 72574 7,62cm FK.36 (R) auf mZgkw 5t "Diana" Sd.Kfz. 6/3 1/72

The ACE 72574 7,62cm FK.36 (R) auf mZgkw 5t "Diana" Sd.Kfz. 6/3 plastic model kit in 1/72 scale is a faithful miniature of one of the most unique German tank destroyers of World War II, produced in only 9 units for the Afrika Korps under the command of General Erwin Rommel. This specialized version of the Sd.Kfz.6 half-track tractor was fitted with a captured Soviet 76.2 mm F-22 field gun (designated by the Germans as FK296(r) or FK36(r)), mounted in a characteristic tall, open-topped superstructure armored with 5 mm thick plates. The vehicle was intended primarily for anti-tank combat in the difficult desert terrain of North Africa in early 1942.

• Scale: 1/72
• Purpose: plastic model kit
• Country of use: Germany
• Period of activity: World War II, North African Campaign (1942)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Extras: the kit does not include glue or paints; set allows construction of a complete vehicle with reproduced weapon, superstructure and running gear details
• Category: plastic military model kits
• Historical context: The model depicts a vehicle used by the 605th Anti-Tank Battalion of the Afrika Korps in battles under the direct command of Erwin Rommel during Operation Venezia and subsequent desert engagements in 1942, until the complete loss of all units by the end of that year.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – the set requires basic modeling skills, ideal for intermediate military modelers interested in less common AFVs.

We especially recommend this ACE 72574 "Diana" Sd.Kfz. 6/3 model to enthusiasts of unusual armored vehicles of World War II and collectors of dioramas depicting battles on the African front. The wealth of details and precise reproduction of the characteristic F-22 gun allow for a realistic recreation of the historical vehicle. It is an excellent choice to complement any Afrika Korps equipment collection and the workshop of military modelers looking for original and rarely found 1/72 scale kits.