Das Werk Schwerer kleiner Panzerkampfwagen (1/35) DW35019

Das Werk 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

Das Werk Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen (1/35) Item DW35019

Das Werks Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen is a unique late war concept heavy light tank, combining a compact chassis with thick armor and a short-barrel main gun. This new-tool kit features selectable turret styles, modular hull plates, interior stowage racks, and a sturdy bogie suspension system. Ideal for alternative-history builds, bunker assault dioramas, or specialised AFV collections.

• 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Das Werk DW35019)
• Selectable turret roof types and commanders cupola options
• Interchangeable hull plates for varied armor configurations
• Bogie-style suspension with individual return rollers
• Interior compartment: ammunition racks and crew seating
• Metallic short-barrel cannon with breech detail
• Photo-etched grilles, vision blocks, and hatch fittings
• Clear optics for periscopes and vision ports

Note: Requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included.

Historical Background:

Although never adopted, the Schwerer Kleiner Panzerkampfwagen concept represents German wartime experimentation toward compact, heavily armored support tanks. Designed for close-range assaults and fortress penetration, it combines protection and mobility in a small form factor, reflecting late war adaptation to battlefield challenges.

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on speculative late war German defensive schemes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.