Gecko Models Military Vehicle Kit
German 4×4 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun Tractor C8 (Beutewagen) (1/35)
- 1/35 scale WWII German Beutewagen field set with 7.5cm Pak 40
- Includes captured British C8 Mk.II Quad used as German tractor
- Highly detailed chassis, engine and interior components
- Accurate 7.5cm Pak 40 with shield, trails, and limbering features
- Choice of stowage and field gear options for both gun and vehicle
- Includes German markings and tactical decals for field conversions
- Perfect for Eastern Front or Western European late-war dioramas
- Unassembled plastic kit, glue and paint required
History:
As the tide of war shifted, the German Wehrmacht frequently repurposed captured Allied equipment. One such adaptation was the use of captured British Morris C8 Quad tractors, designated by the Germans as Beutewagens. These reliable 4×4 artillery tractors were integrated into German units, particularly where logistical demands exceeded domestic production.
In this case, the C8 was coupled with the formidable 7.5cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun, a weapon capable of defeating nearly all Allied armour. With its high-velocity projectile and effective deployment in concealed positions, the Pak 40 became a staple in German defensive operations from 1942 onwards.
This set by Gecko Models captures the unique wartime improvisation of using a captured British vehicle to tow one of Germany’s most important anti-tank weapons. It offers modellers a chance to depict a lesser-seen yet historically significant scene from the complex logistical reality of WWII.
