Tamiya 35029 Sd.Kfz. 2 Kleines Kettenkraftrad 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya 35029 Sd.Kfz. 2 Kleines Kettenkraftrad is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the German tracked motorcycle from the World War II era. The model is reproduced in the popular 1/35 scale, making it an excellent addition to layouts, dioramas, or larger collections of military vehicles from this period.

The Sd.Kfz. 2, also known as the Kleines Kettenkraftrad or commonly as Kettenkrad, was a unique semi-tracked, light transport vehicle developed for the Wehrmacht. Designed in Germany, the vehicle was originally created for the airborne troops (Fallschirmjäger), but quickly found broader applications – from North Africa to the Eastern Front. It served for cargo transport, towing light guns, transporting the wounded, and as a tractor for trailers and aircraft at airfields. Kettenkrad production lasted from 1940 to 1945.

The Tamiya 35029 model is characterized by an extremely precise replication of the details typical of the original. The kit is made from high-quality plastic, offering ease of handling and strong, durable joints. Inside the box, you’ll find convenient sprues with vehicle parts, as well as a highly detailed Wehrmacht driver figure, further enhancing the model’s presentation in a diorama or display case. The parts are designed for easy assembly, and Tamiya’s detailed instructions allow for error-free construction even by modelers with intermediate experience.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany
• Period: World War II (1940-1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Additional parts: driver figure included
• Category: plastic model kit
• Manufacturer catalog number: 35029

I recommend this model to both beginners and intermediate modelers who want to expand their collection of German World War II military vehicles. It’s perfect for dioramas and for learning to work with half-track vehicle models. I rate the assembly difficulty as level 2 out of 5, thanks to its thoughtful design and detailed instructions.