Tamiya 36208 - 1/16 Flakpanzer Gepard (Display Model)  [36208]

Scanning the Skies
at first released to the 1970s as a rc model, Tamiya's big 1/16 scale Gepard is making a return as an installation kit display model. The Gepard showcased one of the most higher level anti-aircraft system of its time, additionally in upgraded kind, remains running with some militaries today. This imposing model faithfully catches the self-propelled AA gun's impressive details. The monitoring radar is movable and will also be depicted in traveling spot, since the surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree which may be depicted in stowed position. More over, various display functions are feasible considering the fact that the metal torsion club springs help practical suspension system motion and right back area of the box-shaped turret could possibly be posed available.

In regards to the Gepard

The German Flakpanzer Gepard showcased many advanced level anti-aircraft fire control system in those times. It used the Leopard framework and have been beautifully made with a turret with two Oerlikon 35mm firearms which had a maximum firing cost of 550 rpm and some 4,000m. The computerized shooting system included monitoring and surveillance radars which offered exemplary target detection and shooting accuracy. Manufacturing concerning the Gepard started in 1975 and also they'd been implemented combined with the German military plus exported towards holland, Belgium, Romania, and Chile.

Specs and Features

• 1/16 scale artificial construction kit pertaining to German Flakpanzer Gepard. Generally size: 500mm, fundamental width: 215mm.
• Distinctive kind like box-shaped turret is accurately reproduced.
• Lower hull is made of duralumin. Steel torsion club springs enable practical suspension system system movement.
• Vinyl songs come conveniently pre-assembled.
• Rubber bands included for road tires.
• The Oerlikon 35mm weapons have actually in fact superb details. Gun barrels may be elevated/depressed.
• Radars may movable.
• Steel components for back view mirror remain and engine grille mesh are included.
• The monitoring radar is movable and will be depicted in traveling spot.
• The surveillance radar rotates 360 Degree and that can be depicted in stowed location. The trunk percentage for the box-shaped turret is posed available.
• Metal torsion club springs enable practical suspension system movement.