German Greif (Sd.Kfz. 250/3)

Tamiya"s 1/48 MM Series has come a long way! Our 50th assembly kit model in this series is the German Sd.Kfz.250/3 Greif with its unique roof-mounted radio antenna. Produced by DEMAG, the Sd.Kfz.250 series of light half-tracks were versatile vehicles which served in a large variety of roles. Featuring 4 road wheel axles, it had better all-terrain mobility than the armored cars that it replaced. the Sd.Kfz.250/3 variant was a command vehicle equipped with long-range radio equipment for communications. This distinguishing feature of this variant was the unique frame-type radio antenna mounted on the roof of the half-track. Used by high level commanders, this AFV was notable for being the personal mount of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in the North Africa front. High-quality 1/48 assembly kit model of the Sd.Kfz.250/3 half-track. Vehicle interior features such details as crew compartment floor texture, driver"s position, and radio equipment. Convenient parts breakdown enables easy assembly of caterpillar tracks. The number of front suspension parts is kept under control without any sacrifices to detail level. Die-cast chassis provides a greater sense of weight and volume. 1 figure depicting Field Marshal Erwin Rommel and 2 crew figures included. Markings included to depict Rommel"s personal vehicle. Will be the perfect diorama match for our upcoming 1/48 Aircraft Series 100th release!