Takom 2123 Stratenwerth 16T Strabokran Vidalwagen V2 Rocket 1/35 – plastic model kit

We present a unique plastic model kit: Takom 2123 Stratenwerth 16T Strabokran Vidalwagen V2 Rocket 1/35 – a 1:35 scale set depicting key components of the German rocket program from World War II. This model was manufactured by the renowned company Takom and distributed by Hobby2000. The kit is intended for self-assembly and does not include paints or glue.

Historical Description and Specifications

The set includes a faithfully reproduced Stratenwerth 16-ton Strabokran crane, the Vidalwagen trolley, and a V2 (Aggregate-4) rocket. The Strabokran was invented by Stratenwerth and was used to load heavy components—most notably for assembling and lifting V2 rockets prior to launches from mobile launch sites. The Vidalwagen was a specialized transportation cart that enabled V2 rockets to be moved to their launch positions.

The Germans used this equipment during 1944–1945 in the operation of V2 retaliatory weapons on the Western Front, mainly in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The Strabokran was a mobile gantry crane system that could be assembled and quickly transported to new locations, giving V2 rocket units operational flexibility.

• Model scale: 1:35
• User country: Third Reich (Nazi Germany)
• Period of use: World War II (1944–1945)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Kit does not include paints or glue
• Precise details of the Strabokran and Vidalwagen constructions, realistic V2 rocket model

Advantages and Difficulty Level

The Takom 2123 Stratenwerth 16T Strabokran Vidalwagen V2 Rocket 1/35 model is recommended for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of historical military vehicles, dioramas, and wartime technology. The impressive level of detail and complexity makes it a challenge suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5). The kit is perfect for creating elaborate dioramas depicting V2 launch sites, as well as serving as a centerpiece of any military modeling collection.

We highly recommend this product to World War II history enthusiasts, military vehicle modeling fans, and collectors of German military technology.