Das Werk DW16005 Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D 1/16 – plastic model kit

Das Werk DW16005 Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D in 1/16 scale is an exceptionally advanced plastic model of one of the most recognizable German armored vehicles of World War II. This kit faithfully recreates the half-track infantry carrier used by the Wehrmacht on many fronts between 1939 and 1945.

The original Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf.D was developed by Hanomag and became an icon of its era, being the most widely produced German half-track military vehicle. It was used from 1943 until the end of World War II, taking part in battles on the Western Front, Eastern Front, and in Italy. These vehicles could be seen, among others, in the battles at Anzio (Italy, 1944), Normandy (France, 1944), as well as in Latvia and the Czech Republic (1945).

• Scale: 1/16
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS)
• Period: World War II, 1943-1945
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Highly detailed running gear – torsion bar suspension (as in the original)
• Realistic, movable tracks and suspension
• Interior replica with complete engine, opening engine covers
• Individually removable floor plates and detailed fuel and brake system
• Option to build the doors in either open or closed position
• Movable front axle with replicated steering angle
• Four authentic marking options from different theaters of war:
• 4th Fallschirmjäger Division (Italy, Anzio, 1944)
• Panzergrenadier Regiment 25 (Eastern Front, Courland, 1944)
• 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich" (France, Normandy, 1944)
• 97th Jäger Division (Eastern Front, Czech Republic, 1945)

This model is dedicated to advanced modelers seeking high realism, a large scale, and extensive customization options. It features exceptionally accurate detail reproduction and options to assemble the vehicle in several configurations, allowing for a unique display of the finished minibold in a showcase. Due to the number of parts, intricate details, and complex interior, the model’s difficulty level is 5/5.

We recommend this product for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of World War II military technology history, especially those who appreciate precision, the ability to enhance details, and the large, impressive dimensions of the finished model.