Bronco CB35133 1/35 Krupp Protze L2 H 143 Kfz.69 with 3.7cm Pak 36 (Early version).
Prototype Information:
- The L 2 H 43 and L 2 H 143 'KruppProtze' (unofficial designation) was a sixwheeled 6x4 German truck and artillery tractor produced between 1934 and 1941 and heavily used in World War II. It was powered by a 55 hp or, from 1936, 60 hp Krupp M 304 4cylinder petrol engine. Its main purpose was to tow artillery, especially the PaK 36, and transport motorized infantry.
- This vehicle was extensively used on the Eastern Front, during the North African campaign and in France and Sicily. The "KruppProtze" was of relatively advanced design. Its fuel consumption was relatively high (24 Litres / 100 km on road) in comparison to the comparable Opel Blitz 1.5 t truck (16.5 liters / 100 km, produced 1938 1942). Total production was about 7,000 units.
- Sometimes antitank (37 mm Pak 36) and antiair (2 cm Flak) guns were mounted directly on the truck bed. Note on troop carrying capacity: Kfz.69 carried 2 in front with 4 in a pair of forward and rear facing seats (2+2+2); Kfz.70 carried 2 in front with 10 seated in the rear bed benches (2+10).
Reviews:
- "This looks to be a great new kit of the Krupp Protze from Bronco Models. The mouldings look to be very well done, with great looking details. The frame, engine, cab, and gun details all look outstanding." Kevin Brant www.armorama.com
- "Tamiya's venerable 1/35 scale Krupp Protze is still available. It's not a bad kit by any means but as you would expect, Bronco's new offering hits the 1978vintage Tamiya kit out of the ballpark in terms of detail. The high parts count and potentially fiddly suspension assembly mean that this one is best suited to experienced modellers, but your efforts will be rewarded" Brett Green missinglynx.com
Notes & Tips:
- Includes a scale model which requires assembly, this is not a toy
- Ages 14 and over
- Choking hazard: Contains small parts
- Actual model may vary from images
- Does not include tools, cement or paints
- Some modelling experience recommended