About the Möbelwagen:

In the latter half of World War II, the Wehrmacht, having lost air superiority to the Allies, turned to the development of anti-aircraft vehicles. The first vehicle to use the chassis of the Panzer IV tank as a base was the Self Propelled AA Gun Mobelwagen. The mass-production model started to be manufactured in February 1944. It was equipped with a powerful 3.7 Flak 43 cannon capable of firing 250 shots/min, and thick armoured plates surrounding the upper part of the vehicle, which could be raised or lowered for horizontal firing. By 1945, a total of 240 vehicles were produced, most of which were deployed to the western front, providing a vicious defence against approaching fighters and bombers of the Allies.

Specifications & Features:

• This is the plastic model assembly kit based on the German Self Propelled AA Gun Möbelwagen.
• Overall length: 168mm, overall width 82mm.
• The unique style of the Flak 43 equipped mass production model has been realistically recreated.
• Gun barrel of Flak 43 and sighting device move together on arm to enhance authenticity. Ammunition ejection net has been recreated with nylon mesh for added realism.
• Sliding hatch on the upper chassis has been included as a separately molded part.
• Unique cylindrical exhaust pipes have also been included.
• Armoured plates protecting firing deck can be modelled in three positions for times of: movement, anti-aircraft firing, and horizontal firing.
• Kit includes one skyward gazing crew figure.