Italeri 1:35 Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma

The Italeri 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 234/2 “Puma” is a plastic scale model kit of one of the most advanced German WWII armoured cars, featuring the heavily armed 8-wheeled reconnaissance vehicle used by the Wehrmacht.

About the vehicle

The Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma was part of Germany’s late-war heavy armoured car family designed for fast reconnaissance and fire support. It combined excellent mobility with strong protection and a powerful main gun for its class.

Key features of the real vehicle included:

• 8-wheel drive for high mobility in rough terrain

• fully enclosed armoured hull

• a 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 gun mounted in a turret

• excellent speed and long operational range

It was primarily used on the Eastern and Western Fronts in 1944–1945 for reconnaissance and screening operations.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale plastic model kit
✔ Sd.Kfz. 234/2 “Puma” armoured car
✔ WWII German reconnaissance vehicle
✔ 8-wheeled heavy armoured car design
✔ Detailed turret and suspension system
✔ Suitable for late-war Wehrmacht operations

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• late WWII reconnaissance dioramas

• German armoured car patrol scenes

• Eastern Front 1944–45 displays

• fast-moving mechanised warfare setups

• combined armour reconnaissance formations

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

Suitable for:

• modellers experienced with complex wheel and suspension assemblies

• builders interested in detailed AFV engineering

• those focusing on late-war German vehicles and weathering

Ideal for

• WWII German armour enthusiasts

• 1:35 scale AFV collectors

• reconnaissance vehicle diorama builders

• late-war Wehrmacht display projects

• armoured car modelling specialists

Summary

The Italeri 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma is a highly detailed model of a late-WWII German armoured reconnaissance vehicle, known for its speed, firepower, and advanced 8-wheeled design used in the final stages of the war.