Dragon 1/72 Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D 7225

This Dragon 1/72 Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D is a plastic model kit in the Dragon 1/72 Military Plastic Models range.
This kit is accurate and boasts completely new parts to achieve the distinctive shape and form of the basic armored personnel carrier 251/1 version of the Ausf.D. The SdKfz 251 half-track was an armoured fighting vehicle built by Germany during World War II. There were four main models (A - D), with many variants. The initial idea was for a vehicle that could be used to transport a squad of troops to the battlefield protected from enemy fire. The open top meant that the crew was still vulnerable.
The D version utilised a much simpler design, and can be easily recognised by its single piece sloping rear (with flat doors). Although designed for cross country work, it had some limitations as the front wheels were not powered.

Main Features
Completely new body and armor plates
New lower hull
New MG42, including a swiveling mount for the rear MG
Detailed tracks manufactured in Dragon Styrene
Road wheels injected as a unit - convenient to assemble and saves time
Vision ports can be assembled open/closed
Rear doors can be posed open/closed
Engine hatches can be posed open/closed
All wheels are crisply detailed
Photo-etched parts
Wide range of Cartograf decal markings available

Manufacturer: Dragon
Model: 7225 Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D
Scale: 1/72