ICM Plastic Model Kit
G917T Truppenluftschutzwagen, Flak 38 Anti-Aircraft Truck (1/35) ICM35408
This 1/35 scale kit from ICM replicates a unique German improvised anti-aircraft vehicle, the G917T Truppenluftschutzwagen armed with the 2 cm Flak 38. Based on the Ford G917T 3-ton truck produced in Cologne from 1939 to 1941, this kit captures a field-converted flak truck used by the Wehrmacht for close-range air defence and limited ground support during WWII.
- 1/35 scale plastic model kit
- Total parts: 275 (186 truck, 89 AA gun)
- Length: 189mm
- Includes 2 cm Flak 38 with build options: with/without shield and different elevation angles
- Rangefinder and ammunition boxes included
- Two paint scheme options: North Africa and Eastern Front
- Decals for both truck and anti-aircraft gun
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The Ford G917T was a reliable 3-ton cargo truck produced under license in Germany during WWII, with over 25,000 units built by 1941. Versatile and widely deployed, it saw service in many theatres. Field workshops frequently converted these trucks into flak platforms by mounting the 2 cm Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun onto the flatbed. The result was a quick-response mobile AA unit effective against low-flying aircraft and lightly armoured ground targets. These makeshift flak trucks were vital for defending supply lines and convoys, especially in areas with limited Luftwaffe cover.
