AFV Club 35082 Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf.D Drilling (1/35)

AFV Club 35082 Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf.D Drilling is a high-quality plastic model kit in 1:35 scale, representing a German half-track armored personnel carrier from World War II. The model has been faithfully recreated based on original vehicle plans used by the Wehrmacht—mainly on the European fronts in the years 1944-1945.

Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf.D "Drilling" is one of the last versions of the popular Sd.Kfz. 251 series. The word “Drilling” means triple gun—in this variant, an anti-aircraft system with three coupled MG151/15 (15 mm) or MG151/20 (20 mm) machine guns was installed. These armaments were intended to provide effective anti-aircraft defense, but thanks to their high rate of fire, they also served as infantry support and against lightly armored enemy vehicles.

This type of vehicle was used on both the Eastern and Western fronts, mainly to protect marching columns, shield important objects from air attacks, and offer direct combat against low-flying Allied aircraft. They were characterized by high mobility and versatility of use.

Main model features:

• Scale: 1:35 – ideal for dioramas with other World War II vehicles
• Country of origin: Germany
• Period of use: World War II, years 1944–1945
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Detailed reproduction of interior and external features
• Movable parts, including the Drilling turret and chassis elements
• Comes with decals featuring authentic markings from various Wehrmacht units
• Option to assemble side doors in open or closed position
• Assembly instructions in English with clear diagrams

Difficulty level and recommendations:

The model produced by AFV Club is an excellent choice for both intermediate and advanced modelers—thanks to the large number of parts and high level of detail, we rate the difficulty at 4/5. We especially recommend this product to World War II military collectors, enthusiasts of German armored vehicle history, and fans of realistic field dioramas.

AFV Club Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf.D Drilling 1/35 is an outstanding assembly model that allows you to recreate in your collection one of the more interesting versions of the famous German armored personnel carrier with its unique triple anti-aircraft turret.