AFV Club 35083 Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen – 1:35 Scale Plastic Model Kit

AFV Club 35083 Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen is a high-quality 1:35 scale plastic model kit representing the German half-track armored personnel carrier equipped with a mounted PaK 40 anti-tank gun. This model is a faithful replica of the historic combat vehicle used by the Wehrmacht during World War II, especially in the final two years of the conflict.

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen was introduced into service at the end of 1944 as an improvised, mobile anti-tank gun designed to support mechanized infantry units in challenging front-line conditions. Modified in comparison to the standard Sd.Kfz 251 personnel carrier, the Pakwagen featured an enclosed, lightly armored base for the powerful 7.5 cm PaK 40 L/46 gun. These vehicles played an active role on both the Eastern and Western fronts, effectively engaging Allied tanks and armored vehicles during the final months of the war.

Features of the AFV Club 35083 Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D model:

• Scale: 1:35 – ideal for collectors and World War II diorama enthusiasts.
• Country of use: Germany – Wehrmacht.
• Historical period: World War II, focusing on the years 1944-1945.
• Material: High-quality plastic – the model is made from precisely molded parts that ensure excellent accuracy and faithfulness to the original.
• Included in the kit: Detailed segmented tracks, separate hatches, realistically recreated armor and a 7.5 cm PaK 40 gun with movable elements; photo-etched parts are also available to enhance the realism of the finish.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Glue, paints, and modeling tools must be purchased separately.

Recommendation: AFV Club 35083 Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen is recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers who value precision and historical accuracy. Due to its level of detail and abundance of features, this model is perfect for building dioramas, collector displays, or advanced painting and weathering projects.

Build difficulty level: 4/5. Due to the many small parts and numerous details, the model presents an interesting challenge for lovers of World War II armored vehicles.

If you are fascinated by German military technology or want to add a unique half-track armored vehicle to your collection, the AFV Club Sd.Kfz.251/22 Ausf. D Pakwagen model will be an excellent choice both for workshop work and for elaborate historical dioramas.