Das Werk Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf.A (1/16) DW16018

Das Werk 1/16 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

Das Werk Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf. A Half Track (1/16) Item DW16018

Das Werks 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf. A recreates the early-war German light armoured personnel carrier used for reconnaissance and liaison duties in 19391942. The kit is engineered to large scale precision, with rebuildable interior, steering components, crew seating, and slide-sprue hull detailing suitable for display or diorama integration.

• 1/16 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW16018)
• Accurate Ausf. A hull: sloped front, welded construction, small radio compartment
• Detailed interior: drivers station, bench seats, radio shelf
• Functional suspension: torsion-bar road wheels, drive sprockets, return rollers, adjustable track tension
• Photo-etched parts: instrument panel, vision port flaps, hinge fittings, grab handles
• Clear parts for windshields, front vision blocks, headlights, and taillights

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

Historical Background:

The Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Ausf. A was a nimble armoured half track introduced in 1937 and widely deployed across all early war fronts. With light armour and room for a small crew plus radio gear, it excelled in reconnaissance, liaison, and command escort roles. Its compact profile and mobility made it invaluable during Poland, France, and early Eastern Front campaigns.

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic early-war Wehrmacht camouflage and finish schemes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.