Dragon 1/35 Sd Kfz 253 W/Panzer I Turret

The Dragon 1/35 Sd.Kfz.253 w/ Panzer I Turret (part number HC-D6952) recreates a uniquely rare wartime conversion of the fully enclosed Sd.Kfz.253 Beobachtungswagen fitted with a Panzer I turret. Based on the Sd.Kfz.250 light halftrack family, the real Sd.Kfz.253 served as an observation vehicle for artillery forward observers, with 285 built by Demag and Wegmann between 1940–41.

This kit draws on Dragon’s latest new‑generation Sd.Kfz.250 components for sharp detail and refined engineering, while the turret comes from Dragon’s acclaimed Panzer I family for an authentic look. A set of Magic Tracks is included to ease assembly and deliver crisp track definition. The result is a distinctive 1/35 scale subject that stands out in any WWII armour collection.

Highlights

• Rare Sd.Kfz.253 conversion mounting a Panzer I turret, inspired by a wartime photograph
• Utilises Dragon’s new‑generation Sd.Kfz.250 parts for high detail and fit
• Turret sourced from Dragon’s well-regarded Panzer I series
• Includes Magic Tracks to streamline assembly and enhance realism
• Historical context: 285 Sd.Kfz.253 vehicles produced by Demag and Wegmann (1940–41)

Presented by Dragon as HC-D6952, this plastic model kit offers an unusual German half-track subject with strong historical interest and modern tooling. Ideal for modellers seeking a distinctive Beobachtungswagen variant to expand their 1/35 WWII armour line-up.