DasWerk 1/16 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

DasWerk Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma Armored Car (1/16) Item DW16006

DasWerks 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma offers a premium, large-scale version of one of the Wehrmachts most agile and well-armed reconnaissance vehicles. Featuring the distinctive eight-wheeled chassis, 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 long-barrel gun, rotating turret with full traverse, and an open-work engine compartment, this kit brings museum-grade detail to your bench.

• 1/16 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW16006)
• Accurate eight-wheeled and articulated steerable suspension chassis
• 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun with mantlet, travel-lock, and detailed breech
• Rotating turret with clear vision blocks and turret stowage
• Fine engine deck grilles, tools, jerrycan mounts, and antenna fittings
• Photo-etched parts for engine vents, periscopes, handrails, and barrel fume extractor
• Clear lenses for headlights, turret optics, and vision ports

Note: This kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

Historical Background:

The Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma was introduced in late 1943 as a high-speed reconnaissance vehicle. With a top speed of 90 km/h on road and excellent cross-country performance, it served with reconnaissance battalions on both Eastern and Western Fronts. Its long barrel KwK 39 allowed it to engage armored targets beyond its weight class, making it a highly versatile battlefield asset.

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Wehrmacht camouflage patterns of 194345 and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.