Dragon 6858 Sd.Kfz.250/7 Alte Ieichte Schutzenpanzerwagen schwerer Granatwerfer 1/35

The Dragon 6858 model depicts the famous half-track armored personnel carrier Sd.Kfz.250/7 Alte in the mortar variant ("schwerer Granatwerfer") in precise 1/35 scale. This is a faithfully reproduced plastic assembly model designed for advanced modelers who appreciate authentic details and the ability to personalize historical military vehicle miniatures.

Historical Information

The Sd.Kfz.250/7 was a light armored personnel carrier used by the German army during World War II. It primarily served as a self-propelled carrier for the 8 cm Granatwerfer 34 mortar, providing essential fire support for infantry and reconnaissance units. The "Alte" ("old") variant was distinguished by its characteristic, angular body silhouette. These vehicles operated on various fronts—from the Eastern campaign to North Africa—from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (1942-1945)
• Version: Alte – early production variant with sharp-edged hull design
• Armament: 8 cm schwerer Granatwerfer 34 (infantry support mortar)
• Theatre of use: Eastern Front, Western Front, North Africa

Set Features

• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• The kit includes detailed parts, realistic interior and exterior vehicle details
• Photo-etched parts are included for more accurate reproduction of equipment and small details
• Clearly reproduced mortar rails, crew equipment, and armor
• Transparent elements for headlights
• Clear and precise assembly instructions
• No figures included; decals allow for different paint schemes

Category and Recommendation

Dragon 6858 Sd.Kfz.250/7 Alte belongs to the "plastic scale model kit – 1/35 military vehicles" category. We especially recommend it to experienced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) seeking a richly detailed set and the possibility to further expand it with aftermarket additions, such as metal barrels or crew figures. It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of German military technology from World War II and for those who appreciate high historical accuracy and detail fidelity.