AFV Club 35S66 German Flakpanzer M-42 A1 Duster (1/35)

AFV Club 35S66 German Flakpanzer M-42 A1 Duster is a high-quality plastic scale model kit in 1:35 scale, representing the German version of the American M42 Duster anti-aircraft gun. This unique kit is aimed at military vehicle modeling enthusiasts and collectors who value historical accuracy and exceptional detailing.

• Scale: 1:35
• Country of service: Germany, model based on the American M42 Duster, used by the Bundeswehr as the Flakpanzer M-42 A1
• Historical period: Cold War (years 1956–1979 in the West German Army)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Product category: plastic model kit

The Flakpanzer M-42 A1 Duster model was created based on the American M42 Duster armored platform, which was widely used by the US Army during the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. After World War II, West Germany (FRG) received these vehicles for its own armed forces—the Bundeswehr—as part of military aid programs. The Flakpanzer M-42 A1 served in Bundeswehr anti-aircraft battalions from the mid-1950s until the end of the 1970s, effectively fulfilling air defense roles on the battlefield during the Cold War era.

The AFV Club 35S66 model is defined by top-class detailing, replicating all characteristic features of the vehicle—including the rotating turret with twin 40 mm Bofors cannons, undercarriage details, and realistic operational accessories. The set provides a clear assembly manual, making it suitable for both advanced and intermediate modelers to complete the project with ease.

• High-quality sprues and precise parts
• Option to build the model with the turret open or closed
• Authentic decals for the German Bundeswehr version
• Excellent base for upgrading with resin accessories or metal gun barrels (not included)

This kit is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5). Due to the complex turret and detailed suspension, patience and attention to detail are recommended during assembly. We highly recommend this item to all enthusiasts of 20th-century military vehicles, Bundeswehr collectors, and anyone interested in Cold War era models. Building this kit will provide lots of satisfaction and result in a realistic diorama of a historical combat vehicle.