Panzer Art RE35-675 Kfz 70 Krupp “Protze” Road Wheels (Commercial) 1/35 – Upgrade Set

The upgrade wheel set for the German Kfz 70 Krupp “Protze” truck in 1/35 scale is a proposal for demanding modelers who wish to elevate the quality of their projects to a higher level. The Panzer Art RE35-675 product allows you to replicate with the greatest realism the appearance of the commercial road wheels used on these vehicles, offering outstanding detail precision and historical authenticity.

Historical Context

The Kfz 70 Krupp “Protze” is a German military truck mainly used during World War II by the Wehrmacht. Its distinctive chassis, high reliability, and versatility as a transport vehicle and trailer tow made the Protze one of the symbols of German automotive engineering of the 1930s and 1940s. Widely used during the September campaign, on the Eastern Front, and in North Africa, it was an indispensable logistical asset to the army up to 1945. The commercial road wheel variant was seen in rear-area operations and civil-military tasks.

Product Features

• Model scale: 1/35 – compatible with most leading manufacturers’ kits (e.g., Tamiya, Italeri, Zvezda).
• Era/period of use: World War II, vehicles used by Germany from 1934 to the end of the conflict.
• Country of user: Nazi Germany (Third Reich).
• Material: high-quality resin – provides exceptional detail sharpness, accurate tread pattern and tire texture, far surpassing standard plastic parts.
• Category: Resin upgrade set.
• Contents: set of four wheels (commercial type) for the Krupp “Protze” vehicle – ready for assembly and painting with model paints.

Who is it recommended for?

This product is mainly recommended for advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of dioramas and historic vehicles who care about perfect detail replication in their projects. Resin parts require basic preparation and precision during assembly, but the reward is a level of realism unattainable with standard plastic parts. Skill level: 3/5 – experience with resin is advised.

Why choose the Panzer Art RE35-675 set?

Thanks to its unique attention to detail, the RE35-675 set significantly upgrades the popular Kfz 70 model, enhancing both realism and display value for dioramas or competitions. Panzer Art is a reputable manufacturer, highly valued by modelers for superior quality and historical accuracy of details.