Belgian Flak Panzer Gepard (6870397)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a Belgian Army Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun in a dark Forest Green finish. The vehicle features its large rotating air-defense turret with twin 35 mm autocannons, prominent forward tracking-radar housing, folded rear surveillance-radar antenna, open roof hatches, optical equipment, smoke dischargers, and two tall radio antennas. The turret is mounted on the distinctive tracked chassis derived from the Leopard 1.

Fine exterior details include front towing fittings, headlights, mirrors, hull access panels, engine-deck ventilation grilles, tow cables, rear stowage, and a bundled canvas cover. The running gear includes seven road wheels on each side, detailed drive components, and sharply reproduced continuous tracks. Belgian markings, registration plates, unit insignia, and small warning labels complement the muted green finish, while subtle dust, fading, grime, and track wear create a convincing operational appearance.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
• Belgian Army Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun from the Cold War.
• Twin 35 mm autocannons mounted on opposite sides of the rotating turret.
• Prominent forward target-tracking radar housing and folded rear surveillance-radar antenna.
• Open turret hatches, optical equipment, smoke dischargers, and two tall radio antennas.
• Leopard 1-derived tracked chassis with seven road wheels on each side.
• Detailed engine-deck grilles, access panels, headlights, mirrors, and towing fittings.
• Rear stowage, bundled canvas cover, tow cables, and finely reproduced exterior equipment.
• Belgian registration plates, unit insignia, warning labels, and authentic military markings.
• Forest Green finish with subtle fading, dust, grime, and realistic track wear.
• Ideal for Cold War, Belgian Army, NATO air defense, anti-aircraft vehicle, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.