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Dragon 1/35 8.8Cm Raketenwerfer 43
Dragon 1/35 8.8Cm Raketenwerfer 43
Dragon 1/35 8.8Cm Raketenwerfer 43
Dragon 1/35 8.8Cm Raketenwerfer 43

Dragon 1/35 8.8Cm Raketenwerfer 43

Brand: Dragon

Part No: HC-D6528

$33.65 RRP $39.59
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Dragon HC-D6528 presents a distinctive 1/35 scale set centred on the 8.8cm Raketenwerfer 43, nicknamed Püppchen (Dolly). This boxed kit includes two complete launchers and their crews, offering exceptional flexibility for dioramas and vignettes. One weapon is depicted in a prepared firing position, while the second is being moved to a new position, adding dynamic storytelling straight from the box.

The real Püppchen was a lightweight rocket launcher on a two-wheel carriage, developed from the effective 8.8cm Panzerschreck (RPzB 54). It featured a sliding breechblock that increased rocket velocity and extended range. With a maximum effective anti-tank range of around 230m, approximately 1,000 units were manufactured from 1944. Its 149kg construction could be damaged if towed at high speed, but the low weight allowed crews to manhandle it as needed. In some cases the carriage could be removed and the weapon mounted on two ski-like runners.

Both weapons in this kit are sharply rendered, and all seven German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) are well sculpted in lifelike poses. Whether displayed together or split across separate scenes, the detail and variety make this a versatile addition to any WWII collection.

Key Features

  • Two complete 1/35 scale 8.8cm Raketenwerfer 43 (Püppchen) launchers
  • Seven Fallschirmjäger crew figures in natural, action-filled poses
  • One weapon depicted ready to fire; a second depicted being moved
  • Crisp detailing on small components for realistic results
  • Versatility for single-scene dioramas or separate vignettes

What’s Included

  • Two 8.8cm Raketenwerfer 43 launchers
  • Seven German Fallschirmjäger crew figures
Dragon has just come out with a real doll of a kit…or to be more exact, with a ‘dolly’ of a kit! The subject is the 8.8cm Raketenwerfer 43, which was nicknamed ‘Pu"ppchen’ (Dolly) by its German users. This light weapon was a rocket launcher that in standard configuration was mounted on a two-wheel carriage. (In some cases, the carriage could be removed and the weapon mounted on two ski-like runners). Developed from the effective 8.8cm Panzerschreck (RPzB 54) rocket launcher, it differed in having a sliding breechblock that gave the rocket greater velocity and thus a longer range. The Pu"ppchen had a maximum effective antitank range of around 230m, and around 1000 systems are thought to have been manufactured from 1944 onwards. Its light construction (149kg) meant it could be damaged if towed at high speeds behind vehicles, but its light weight was beneficial when it needed to be manhandled by its crew.

This latest 1/35 scale Pu"ppchen kit adds something novel to the mix since the box contains two complete ‘dollies’ and their crews. One of the weapons is in a prepared firing position ready to take out an enemy vehicle, while the second weapon is being moved to a new position. All seven crewmen are German paratroopers (Fallschirmja"ger), and they are well sculpted in lifelike poses. The Pu"ppchen weapons may be small but they are extremely well detailed. This set offers unprecedented versatility with two complete weapons and crews included. They can be modelled alongside each other, or can be inserted into separate vignettes. Whatever the modeler chooses, they are sure to be delighted with their new ‘dolly’!



Key Info:
  • Brand: Dragon
  • Part No: HC-D6528
  • Barcode: 089195865281
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