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Assembling The Sd Kfz 234 Variants |
Assembling the Generic Hull |
Each of the four Sd Kfz 234 variants all shares a number of common components. These are highlighted in green on the plastic sprue shown below. These components make up the generic hull that can be used as a base to the model whichever variant of the Sd Kfz 234 you wish. |
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Step 1. Start assembly of the generic hull by joining the top and bottom halves of the hull together. |
Step 2. Next, attach the right-hand side wheel bogies... |
Step 3. ...followed by the left-hand-side wheel bogies. |
Step 4. Attach the bumper to the front of the hull. |
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Step 5. Add the spare tire to the rear of the hull. |
Step 6. To complete assembly of the generic hull, attach the Jerry can stowage to each front fender. |
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Assembling the Sd Kfz 234/1 (2cm) |
Along with the generic hull, the components highlighted in blue on the plastic sprue below are used to model the Sd Kfz 234/1 (2cm). |
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Step 1. Attach the 2cm KwK 38 L/55 gun assembly to the inside of the turret. |
Step 2. Next, attach the grenade screen to the top of the turret. |
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Step 3. Attach the Sd Kfz 234/1 (2cm) specific stowage bin to the side of the generic hull. |
Step 4. Attach the top deck to the top of the hull. |
Step 5. Use the turret peg or rare-earth magnets as a quick and easy way of attaching the turret to the hull. |
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Step 6. Add the turret to the hull. |
Below: With the turret attached, the Sd Kfz 234/1 (2cm) is now fully assembled. |
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Assembling the Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma |
Along with the generic hull, the components highlighted in white on the plastic sprue below are used to model the Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma. |
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Step 1. Attach the Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma specific stowage bins to each side of the generic hull. |
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Step 2. Attach the top deck to the top of the hull. |
Step 3. Join the top and bottom sections of the turret. |
Step 4. Attach the main gun to the front of the turret. |
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Below: The turret hatch can be modelled either open or closed. |
Step 5. Attach the hatch to the top of the turret. |
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Step 6. Add a commander figure of choice to the open turret hatch. |
Step 7. Use the turret peg or rare-earth magnets as a quick and easy way of attaching the turret to the hull. |
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Step 8. Add the turret to the hull. |
Below: With the turret attached, the Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma is now fully assembled. |
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Assembling the Sd Kfz 234/3 (7.5cm)
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Along with the generic hull, the components highlighted in yellow on the plastic sprue below are used to model the Sd Kfz 234/3 (7.5cm). |
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Step 1. Attach the Sd Kfz 234/3 specific stowage bin to the side of the generic hull. |
Step 2. Attach the main gun to the hull superstructure. |
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Step 3. Attach the coaxial machine-gun to the side of the main gun. |
Step 4. Add the main gun assembly to the generic hull. |
Below: With the main gun assembly in place, the Sd Kfz 234/3 (7.5cm) is now fully assembled. |
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Assembling the Sd Kfz 234/4 (PaK40) |
Along with the generic hull, the components highlighted in red on the plastic sprue below are used to model the Sd Kfz 234/4 (PaK40). |
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Step 1. Attach the Sd Kfz 234/4 (PaK40) specific stowage bin to the side of the generic hull. |
Step 2. Attach the main gun to the hull superstructure. |
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Step 3. Next, attach the gun shield to the 7.5cm PaK 40. |
Step 4. Followed by the AA machine-gun. |
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Step 5. Add the main gun assembly to the generic hull. |
Below: With the main gun assembly in place, the Sd Kfz 234/4 (PaK40) is now fully assembled. |
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Last Updated On Thursday, November 16, 2017
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