Dragon 1/35 Sd.Kfz.234/4 Panzerspähwagen w/Night Vision Falke

Dragon’s 1/35 Sd.Kfz.234/4 Panzerspähwagen w/Night Vision Falke – kit 6836 (retail part number HC-D6836) – captures the formidable tank-hunting variant of the Sd.Kfz.234 series. This version is centred around the installation of the potent 7.5cm PaK 40 L/46 in an open-topped fighting compartment, redefining the vehicle’s role beyond reconnaissance.

The kit focuses on authentic detail, reproducing the intricacies of the anti-tank gun and the exposed fighting compartment. Builders are offered a choice between two types of road wheels, while metal width indicator poles add a realistic touch. Marking options are provided via decals for vehicles seen on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. To depict enhanced night-fighting capability, the sophisticated FALKE night vision system is included.

Subject Overview

Originally conceived as a reconnaissance platform, the Sd.Kfz.234 series evolved with the Sd.Kfz.234/4 into a dedicated tank hunter. The PaK 40 L/46 mounted in the open compartment provided significant anti-tank firepower, transforming the vehicle’s battlefield role.

Key Features

• 7.5cm PaK 40 L/46 anti-tank gun with detailed open fighting compartment
• Choice of two road wheel types
• Metal width indicator poles for added realism
• Decals representing vehicles on Eastern and Western Fronts
• FALKE night vision system included

Marking Options

• Eastern Front decals
• Western Front decals

This Dragon 1/35 kit is designed to portray the Sd.Kfz.234/4 accurately, with attention to the key features that distinguished this tank-hunting variant and its night-fighting equipment.