E.T. Model ER35-005 WWII German Sd.Kfz.7 Weighted Road Wheels Type.2 For DRAGON/TRUMPETER 1/35 – Upgrade Set

We present the highest quality upgrade set E.T. Model ER35-005, dedicated to plastic models of the Sd.Kfz.7 vehicle in 1/35 scale, manufactured by the renowned companies DRAGON and TRUMPETER. This is an indispensable option for modelers striving for an exceptionally realistic appearance of the German WWII half-track artillery tractor. The set includes a collection of Type.2 weighted road wheels, precisely reproduced using resin casting technology.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35 – perfectly fits DRAGON/TRUMPETER models
• Country of original use: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (1939-1945)
• Category: Resin upgrade set for plastic models
• Material: high-quality modeling resin
• Contents: a complete set of weighted Type 2 road wheels, faithfully replicating the load-bearing characteristics of the vehicle

Historical Details

The Sd.Kfz.7 was a German half-track heavy artillery tractor used by the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe during World War II. The vehicle was renowned as a versatile and reliable machine for towing heavy anti-aircraft guns and other artillery pieces. It played an intensive role in the French campaign, the Eastern Front, and North Africa. The detail of authentic, weighted road wheels, with characteristic deformation from the vehicle’s weight, significantly increases your model’s realism and recreates its authentic appearance on the battlefield.

Advantages and Recommendations

• Excellent visual qualities – resin castings clearly surpass standard plastic parts in detail
• High realism – weighted wheels replicate the compression effect often seen in archival vehicle photos
• Easy assembly – the set is easily adaptable to Dragon/Trumpeter models
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers

The E.T. Model ER35-005 set is recommended for anyone who wishes to add outstanding realism and unique character to their Sd.Kfz.7 miniature. It is an invaluable addition for collectors and military history enthusiasts looking for authentic details in their dioramas and models.