Panzer Art RE35-053 Road wheels for Sd.Kfz 231/232 8 rad (with spare) 1/35

The Panzer Art RE35-053 Road Wheels for Sd.Kfz 231/232 8 rad (with spare) 1/35 upgrade set is a high-quality set of replacement details intended for modelers building the German armored car Sd.Kfz 231 or 232 (8-Rad) from World War II. This product is dedicated to the most demanding modelers seeking maximum realism for their replica and looking to improve the appearance of standard plastic models with much more precise and historically accurate parts.

• Scale: 1/35 – the most popular scale for military vehicle models, allowing easy integration with other diorama sets and figures
• Country of vehicle use: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (years 1937-1945)
• Historical description: The Sd.Kfz 231/232 8-Rad was a German heavy armored car widely used on all fronts of WWII – from the campaigns in Poland and France, through actions in North Africa (“Deutsches Afrikakorps”), to combat on the Eastern Front. These vehicles were renowned for excellent mobility thanks to their eight steerable wheels and were used both as reconnaissance and command vehicles.
• Material: High-quality resin with sharp details and no deformation, providing a vastly superior appearance compared to injection-molded parts. The set includes a complete set of main and spare wheels, realistically reproducing both the tread pattern and rim details as well as signs of use.
• Category: Resin upgrade set for 1/35 scale models
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – the set is intended for both intermediate and experienced modelers. It requires basic resin work skills: cutting, sanding, and assembly with CA glue.
• Application: The set fits most available Sd.Kfz 231/232 8-Rad models in 1/35 scale, including AFV Club, Italeri, and Trumpeter, significantly enhancing their realism.
• Why choose this product? The precise tread details and rubber texture reproduction significantly surpass standard plastic wheels, enabling a highly realistic effect of wear and fine detailing. The set allows for quick and convenient replacement of kit parts without the need for complex modifications.
• Recommendation: Especially recommended for modelers passionate about German armored vehicles and WWII dioramas, for whom the highest quality of detail and historical accuracy are paramount.