1/48 German Flakpanzer IV - Wirbelwind
Item #32544

Product Description

One of the main attractions of Tamiya's 1/48 Military Minature
Series is how easily the kits can be integrated into dioramas,
especially ones that involve aircraft of the same scale. With the

addition of the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind, Tamiya gives modelers
yet another interesting subject for such projects.

About the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind.
As the Luftwaffe lost air superiority, Allied fighter-bombers
proved to be an increasingly dangerous threat to the German army,

and plans were developed to produce a purpose-built mobile
antiaircraft platform to protect the ground units from air
attack. The Wirbelwind was based on the proven Pz.kpfw.IV chassis

and featured a uniquely-shaped open turret with 9 side panels.
Armed with quadruple 20mm Flak 38 L/112.5 fast-firing cannons, it

was able to make life difficult for low-flying Allied planes
that got in its range as well as provide direct fire support for
ground troops. Due to material shortages, production was hampered

and there were never enough of these vehicles to go around.

About the Model
High quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Flakpanzer IV
Wirbelwind.
Distinctively-shaped open turret accurately reproduced with
interior details.
Quad 20mm guns with gun sight can be elevated to various angles,
allowing for more diorama options.
Diecast chassis for added weight and realism.
Tank treads are assembly type, with the upper section featuring
realistic sag effect.
4 figures and two types of markings included.

Suggested Paint Colors

TS-1 - Red Brown
TS-2 - Dark Green
TS-3 - Dark Yellow
X-10 - Gun Metal
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-10 - Flat Brown
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-24 - Dark Grey
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-60 - Dark Yellow
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown
XF-65 - Field Grey