Border Model BT-043 Sd.Kfz.251/22 w/ 7.5cm PaK 40 Pakwagen 1/35 is a high-quality 1/35 scale plastic model kit depicting the German Sd.Kfz.251/22 half-track armored personnel carrier equipped with the powerful 7.5 cm PaK 40 anti-tank gun. The kit is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers as well as all enthusiasts of Wehrmacht vehicles from World War II.

Historical Description and Use

The Sd.Kfz.251/22 is a variant of the famous German Sd.Kfz.251 armored personnel carrier, used extensively during World War II (1939–1945, Eastern and Western Fronts). The /22 version was fitted with a 7.5 cm PaK 40 anti-tank gun, making it a mobile platform capable of effectively engaging Allied tanks. These vehicles were widely used by the Wehrmacht in the final phase of the war as rapid fire support and mobile anti-tank defense.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich)
• Era: World War II
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Realistic details of the hull, chassis, and interior
• Option of assembling open/closed hatches and movable track parts
• Accurate reproduction of the 7.5 cm Pak 40 gun with movable barrel and adjustable elevation angles
• Detailed rendering of the crew compartment and equipment elements
• Includes realistically crafted ammunition and shell crates
• Personalization options for painting schemes and markings of select Wehrmacht units

Add-ons and Difficulty Level

• Model based on modern Border Model molds – ensures high detail quality
• Set includes additional accessories (e.g., tools, towing cables, machine guns)
• No metal or resin accessories – all parts molded in plastic
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for modelers with experience in military vehicle construction

Who Do We Recommend This Model To?

Border Model BT-043 Sd.Kfz.251/22 w/ 7.5cm PaK 40 is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of German armored vehicles, diorama builders, and collectors of WWII front-line replicas. The kit ensures fine detail and an enjoyable assembly process, allowing you to recreate a historical Wehrmacht machine in remarkable detail.