Kleiner Funk und Beobachtungspanzer UE(f)
Renault UE (f) 3.7cm Gun Carriers set 1

With these two sets, Lonewulf gives us an extra reason to buy more S-Model Chenillette UEs. The French version was previewed by Will Alcott, while the Beute-version, with Pak 36, was previewed by myself.

Set LWP027 gives us the possibility to build one of the many interesting vehicles concocted by the Baukommando Becker, in this case a small observation vehicle. It consists of a box to replace the bin, and which presumably housed a not-too-tall observer, together with new rear mudguards and binoculars. An exhaust with better detail than the kit part is also given.

Casting is first rate, with a single airbubble at the end of one of the optical devices. As I was going to replace these extremities with hollow tubing, it's no real loss.

Note that you can use either of the S-Model UE kits as they contain all the necessary parts. In case you use 720142 you will be left with a complete Pak 36 that can be put to good use elsewhere.

As the instructions only go so far in telling you where to put everything, the following picture taken from the Lonewulf website, might be useful.

Set LWP028 gives us the possibility to build two different field conversions of the Chenillette using the Pak 36. (S-Model kit 720142 represents a factory conversion.)

Picture from "Matériels Terrestres 39/45". More pictures to be found over there or here.

Apart from the necessary parts for the conversions, two exhausts with better detail than the kit part are also given.

Casting is first rate, with no flaws found.

Note that the best start for this conversion is S-Model kit 720142, as you will need the Pak 36. If you get the Pak from elsewhere (for instance from one of the S-Model Kettenkrad kits), kit 720140 will do.

As the instructions only go so far in telling you where to put everything, the following pictures taken from the Lonewulf website, might be useful.

Review samples purchased by the author.

Article Last Updated: 31 December 2015