Sd.Kfz 10/4 FLAK 30 (4 pack)

1:144 -  SD.KFZ  10/4  WITH 2cm FLAK 30  - (4 PACK)

Overview
This is a scalemodel of the German 'Sd.Kfz 10/4';  a variant of the 1 ton half-track with an anti-aircraft gun mounted on top, ordered by the Luftwaffe to shoot down enemy aircraft.  This vehicle carried a 2cm Flak 30 gun and was widely used.  The product contains 4 vehicles; Two AA guns without protective shield, and two AA guns with shield.   Link to my other 1/144 models

Features
The model is designed to be printed in 14 parts;
- (4x)  Main vehicle.
- (4x)  Flak AA 30 gun : barrel and viezer arm have to be glued (angle of choice).
- (4x)  Sprue with 2 German soldiers. (driver and flak gunner)
- (4x)  Sprue with tracks (left/right).
- Model is based on blueprints to maximize accuracy.
- Designed and optimized for shapeways to produce it as cheap as possible in 'frosted detail'.

Painting
Before painting, always degrease your model in a glass of lukewarm water and a drop of dishwashing soap (do not use a dishwasher!).  Allow it to dry completely before painting.
Aplie a thin layer of paint, use 'drybrush' techniques to bring the detail alive.  Paint the inside, tracks and figures first before gluing.  If you don't have a lot of experience; watch multiple 'tutorials' on youtube about painting model vehicles.  You can't rush art, so take your time to finish the model ;).

Scale  1:144
1:144 is a popular scale for aircraft and half the size of 1:72 models. It's a great scale when creating large dioramas with multiple models in one scene, especially if you don't have much space available. You can combine tanks, airplanes, vehicles, buildings... to create an epic historical battle landscape. (Normandy, Battle of the bulge,...)
Also very small diorama's with just one vehicule can be an intriguing 'eye-catcher' on your desk.

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