Back to Modeling the Sd.Kfz. 234 in 1/72nd Scale
Probably the most
well-known of the 234 series is the Sd.Kfz. 234/2, known
by hobbyists today as the Puma (that was not its official
name). This was the first design of the 234 series
produced, and was originally designated as simply the
Sd.Kfz. 234 until the new designs came about, at which
time its designation was changed to 234/2. Armed with a
high-velocity 50mm KwK, this was the scout version of the
234. Although it was fast, the cannon was not worth much
in the later stages of the war, and construction of this
version ended fairly early with all later chassis being
built into the other, more useful variants. Probably
around half of the 100 vehicles built were equipped with
the long-range radio sets. The MarS, Hasegawa, and Roden
kits include the additional antenna mount for this
version, but although the Italeri boxart shows this
antenna, it does not, in fact, include the appropriate
parts.
Kits
Accessories
| Kit Name |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Comments |
| Sd.Kfz. 234 Wheels |
Attack #72331 |
Resin |
Designed for Hasegawa kit, but can be modified
to fit others. |
| Sd.Kfz. 234 Wheels |
Armory #7252a |
Resin |
Wheels for one vehicle, plus a spare. Designed
for Roden kit, but can be modified to fit others. |
| Sd.Kfz. 234 Engine |
CMK #SP72040 |
Resin |
Designed for the Hasegawa kit. |
| Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Detail Set |
Eduard #22094 |
Photoetched |
Smaller set than PART and more simplified. |
| Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Detail Set |
PART #72151 |
Photoetched |
Large and complicated set. |
| Sd.Kfz.
234/2 Interior/Exterior Set |
Goffy #7269 |
Resin |
Gun barrel
with camouflage netting, rolled camo net for front hull, and
50mm gun breach for inside turret. Remainder of set is miscellaneous
infantry items for stowage. |
| 5cm KwK 39 Gun Barrel |
RB Model #72B47 |
Brass |
Too large and out of scale. |
| Ammunition Set No.5 |
Attack RE72341 |
Resin |
5cm ammo for KwK38. |
| Sternantenna |
Modelltrans #X7203 |
Photoetch |
|
| Sd.Kfz. 234 |
Kagero |
Book/Decals |
Photosniper No. 20 - Sd.Kfz. 234, by Parada,
Koenig and Jabwonski |
| Armored Cars, Half-tracks & Panthers Decals |
AFV-Decals #7202 |
Decals |
Includes markings for one Puma (red "1111").
OOP |
Gallery
| Kit Name |
Manufacturer |
Builder |
Date |
| Sd.Kfz. 234/2 |
Italeri |
Luiz Delazari |
1 October 2009 |
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