Das Werk 1/16 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

Das Werk Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D Half Track (1/16) Item DW16005

Das Werks 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D brings legendary German half track engineering to grand scale. The early Ausf. D versionin production 1942 43introduced a simplified, welded hull and rear stowage compartment. True to form, this large-scale model features detailed interior side benches, driver’s station, gear components, fold-down armored doors, and robust suspension with torsion-bar road wheels and track assemblies.

• 1/16 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW16005)
• Accurately dimensioned welded Ausf. D hull with sloped front panel
• Detailed interior: drivers compartment, dashboard, seating benches and access hatches
• High-fidelity torsion-bar suspension, sprockets, return rollers and tracks
• Photo-etched parts for periscope lenses, headlight guards, hinges, and tool clamps
• Clear component parts for vision blocks and marker lights
• Rear storage area with folding side doors and stowage deck

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

Historical Background:

The Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. D was a widely-used German half-track during WWII, valued for its versatility in transporting infantry and equipment closer to frontline positions. Built from late 1942 onward, the Ausf. D featured weight-saving hull simplifications and improved stowage capacity. The early welded hull variant represented a turning point in streamlining production under wartime pressures.

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Wehrmacht mid war camouflage finishes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.