During WWII, the German Army utilized a large number of half-tracks for various purposes. The Sd.Kfz.250 series of half-tracks in particular featured armored personnel carrier, command, reconnaissance, munitions carrier, and many other variants, which served on every combat front during the war. In North Africa, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was well-known to ride into battle on his personal Sd.Kfz.250/3, which had the word "Greif" written prominently on its sides. This vehicle that was named after a mythical creature will forever be associated with the famous legendary "Desert Fox." Features of the model include detailed crew compartment floor texture, driver's position, and radio equipment. The front suspension has a high detail level. Die-cast chassis provides weight to the model. 1 figure depicting Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and 2 crew figures included. Markings included to depict Rommel's personal vehicle.
Produced by DEMAG, the Sd.Kfz.250 series of light half-tracks were versatile vehicles which served in a large variety of roles. Featuring 4 road wheel axles, it had better all-terrain mobility than the armored cars that it replaced. the Sd.Kfz.250/3 variant was a command vehicle equipped with long-range radio equipment for communications. This distinguishing feature of this variant was the unique frame-type radio antenna mounted on the roof of the half-track. Used by high level commanders, this AFV was notable for being the personal mount of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in the North Africa front.
About the Model
This is the plastic model assembly kit of the German Radio Commanding Car Greif.
1/48 scale, total length 102 mm.
Equipped with a large frame antenna, realistically reproduces a unique figure composed of complicated planes Modeled by capturing the characteristics of the Glyph such as the angular fender, the headlight base, the observation window of the rear door etc.
The finished floor, the cockpit, the radio, equipment and other items with solid feeling over the body.
Caterpillar Assembled and assembled type as an integral part.
With 3 Romel and 2 crew members.
Glue and paints are required to assmeble!