Voyager Model PEA147 is an advanced detail-up set dedicated to 1/35 scale models of WWII German vehicles – Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.250/9 from TAMIYA (catalog numbers 35270 and 35115). This professional upgrade kit significantly enhances the realism and detailing of your replica, offering modelers precision parts in line with authentic Wehrmacht military vehicles.

The set is designed to replicate special protective grilles – the so-called Anti-grenade Mesh (type 3) – used on reconnaissance vehicle turrets, authentically reflecting technical solutions from German armoured cars used on WWII fronts. Such mesh screens protected from thrown grenades and other handheld weapons, providing greater safety for the vehicle crew.

Product features:

• Detail-up set in 1/35 scale
• Intended for TAMIYA models 35270 (Sd.Kfz.222) and 35115 (Sd.Kfz.250/9)
• Developed based on original details of WWII German vehicles
• Includes highly precise photo-etched metal parts – made of stainless steel, ensuring excellent scale effect and durability
• High historical accuracy: mesh protective screens characteristic for German Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.250/9, reconnaissance vehicles used by the Wehrmacht on all fronts from 1941
• Product intended for experienced modelers and WWII armored vehicle enthusiasts
• Category: photo-etched set for plastic models

History of the original:

The Sd.Kfz.222 and Sd.Kfz.250/9 were among the most popular German reconnaissance vehicles used during World War II (1939-1945). They saw service on battlefields in Europe, North Africa, and the Eastern Front. The mesh shields included in the PEA147 set accurately depict a key protective element for these vehicles, especially visible during urban combat.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

The Voyager Model PEA147 set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers looking to elevate the quality and historical accuracy of their builds. Assembly difficulty is rated at 4/5, due to the precision and care required for fitting the delicate photo-etched parts.