AFV Club 35231 Sd.Kfz. 231 Early Type (1/35) – plastic model kit

AFV Club 35231 Sd.Kfz. 231 Early Type is a high-quality plastic model of an armored vehicle in 1/35 scale, designed for demanding modelers who value historical accuracy and precise reproduction of details. The offered kit represents the early variant of the German six-wheeled armored car Sd.Kfz. 231, which was widely used by Wehrmacht reconnaissance units during World War II. The model does not include glue or paints, allowing for personalization and adjustment to the modeller’s individual preferences.

Historical Information

The Sd.Kfz. 231 (6-Rad) Early Type is a German armored car, the production of which began in the 1930s. This vehicle entered service during the interwar period and was widely used during the first campaigns of World War II (1935–1941), including the invasion of Poland in 1939 and the French campaign in 1940. These cars served mainly in reconnaissance regiments, enabling rapid movement behind the front lines and gathering information about enemy movements.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany
• Historical period: early World War II (1935–1941)
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Kit contents: detailed sprues with parts, transparent elements (for windows), flexible tires, optional decals for vehicle markings
• Category: plastic model kit

Model details

The AFV Club Sd.Kfz. 231 Early Type model stands out for its excellent reproduction of details of the original early production vehicle, realistic turret and cabin interior, as well as movable parts such as the turret itself. The kit includes a faithfully reproduced KwK 30 L/55 gun, and the parts are manufactured in a way that allows for an impressive model with minimal filling required. The set includes decals allowing for multi-directional personalization of the model according to specific German units.

Recommendation and difficulty level

The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are passionate about World War II and German armored technology. The precise kit design requires attention to detail and some manual skill. Difficulty level: 4/5.