German Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. B with Wurfrahmen, Gray (387.402)
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| Article Number | 387.402 |
| Product Release Year | 2018 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 2.7 in · W: 1.5 in · H: 1 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | Germany |
| Military Branch | German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) |
| Era | World War II |
| Vehicle Type | Self-Propelled Rocket Artillery |
| Vehicle Family | Sd.Kfz. 251 |
| Paint Scheme | German Gray |
Model Overview
A Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec German Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. B armored half-track equipped with Wurfrahmen rocket-launch frames and finished in weathered German gray. This detailed model depicts the open-topped armored personnel carrier with six externally mounted launch frames, an angular armored hull, front steering wheels, tracked rear suspension, and a detailed fighting compartment, making it well suited to German armored, artillery-support, and battlefield scenes.
The dark gray finish has a dusty, field-used appearance, with grime, worn edges, rust-toned discoloration, and dirt visible across the armored body, launch frames, wheels, suspension, and tracks. The open fighting compartment includes bench seating, interior equipment, front and rear machine-gun positions, and a tall radio antenna, while the unloaded Wurfrahmen frames allow the vehicle’s distinctive external launcher arrangement to remain fully visible.
- Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
- German Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. B armored half-track equipped with six Wurfrahmen rocket-launch frames
- Weathered German gray finish with a dusty, field-used appearance
- Unloaded launch frames mounted along both sides of the vehicle
- Open fighting compartment with bench seating and interior equipment
- Front and rear machine-gun positions with protective shields
- Detailed half-track running gear with front steering wheels, road wheels, drive sprockets, and finely defined tracks
- Fine exterior details including the armored hull panels, radio antenna, headlights, fenders, tools, grab rails, markings, and rear towing equipment
- Realistic dust, grime, chipped wear, and rust-toned effects across the body, launcher frames, wheels, chassis, and tracks
- Hand-painted, collector-quality Artitec model made from resin with etched-metal detail parts
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Vehicle History
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