Academy 13236 1/35 Tank German Wirbel Wind

The Wirbelwind (German for whirlwind) was a German self-propelled anti-aircraft gun from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1944, and serial production continued in the period 1944-1945, ending with the production of about 80-100 tanks. It was armed with 4 20mm Flak 38 anti-aircraft guns and 1 7.92mm MG34 machine gun.

This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.

Includes

• Markings are provided for two examples:
  • Unknown unit Summer-Autumn 1944
  • Factory fresh vehicle with production number after delivery to Normandy, 1945

Features

• Multi-part lower hull which provides greater strength and surface details
• Hull uses overlays to capture the specific details of the version represented in the kit
• Detailed suspension and roadwheels on the lower hull.
• Rubber (vinyl) track runs
• Positionable crew hatches
• Side skirts can be made removable
• Detailed 20mm Flakgun
• Detailed stowage and pioneering tools on the hull
• With Four figures