ICM DS3526 Wehrmacht Self-propelled AA Vehicles 1/35

The ICM DS3526 Wehrmacht Self-propelled AA Vehicles 1/35 scale set is a unique offering including two extremely recognizable German self-propelled anti-aircraft guns: the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind and the Flakpanzer IV Ostwind. Both models are faithfully reproduced based on original World War II documentation, offering a wealth of details appreciated by advanced modelers.

• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe)
• Period of use: World War II, years 1944–1945
• Category: Plastic assembly model kit
• Material: High-quality polystyrene plastic, with precise frames and detail parts
• Add-ons: The set does not include photo-etched or metal accessories, but allows optional use of aftermarket parts – including metal barrels or resin accessories

The Wirbelwind and Ostwind were the Wehrmacht’s response to massive Allied air attacks in the final years of the war. The Wirbelwind was created by mounting a turret with four 2 cm Flakvierling 38 guns on a Panzer IV chassis. The Ostwind, on the other hand, was equipped with a single 3.7 cm Flak 43 gun in a hexagonal turret, providing greater effective range. Both vehicles effectively protected military convoys, bridges, and defensive positions, including on the Western Front during the battles of Normandy and the Ardennes, as well as on the Eastern Front in 1944–1945.

The models in the ICM DS3526 set feature realistically reproduced chassis, numerous turret and armament details, as well as decals enabling the vehicles to be marked according to historical units. Assembly requires precision, but is rewarding thanks to the high quality of the final result.

We recommend the ICM DS3526 set mainly to intermediate and advanced modelers looking to expand their collection of German World War II armored vehicles, as well as to those building field dioramas depicting the realities of the final phase of the conflict. Assembly difficulty level: 4/5. It is an excellent choice for enthusiasts, collectors, and model-making historians seeking a high-quality and historically accurate model.