Dragon 6219 - 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Ausf.D Flammpanzerwagen

Plastic model kit of the Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Ausf. D Flammpanzerwagen in 1:35 scale

The Dragon 6219 kit represents the German Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Ausf. D, a half-track variant armed with flame-throwers. Equipped with two side-mounted flamethrowers and fuel tanks, as well as MG 34/42 machine guns for defense, it was designed to support infantry and armored assaults. Produced from 1943, the Ausf. D simplified hull was widely deployed on both Eastern and Western Fronts.

Kit contents:

• plastic sprues for hull, interior and flame-thrower equipment,
• detailed Flammenwerfer 42 system with fuel tanks and hoses,
• plastic link-by-link tracks,
• photo-etched parts for fine details,
• decals with historical markings,
• assembly instructions with painting guide.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 17.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Dragon
• Skill level: advanced

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints or tools.

Building the model:

This advanced kit features a highly detailed interior, flame-thrower equipment and photo-etched parts, offering modelers the opportunity to create an accurate replica of the rare Flammpanzerwagen. Link-by-link tracks further enhance realism, making it ideal for diorama settings.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Plastic cement and super glue (for PE parts)
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Paints in late-war German camouflage schemes

About the Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen:

The Sd.Kfz. 251 was the standard German half-track APC of WWII. The 251/16 “Flammpanzerwagen” variant was fitted with two Flammenwerfer 42 flamethrowers with a range of 30–35 meters, supported by fuel tanks inside the vehicle. Designed for close assault against fortifications and urban strongpoints, these vehicles saw service on multiple fronts until the war’s end.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Crew: 5
• Armament: 2 × Flammenwerfer 42, 2 × MG 34/42
• Armor: 8–15 mm
• Engine: Maybach HL42 TRKM, 100 hp
• Top speed: approx. 50 km/h
• Range: approx. 300 km

Dragon – high-quality WWII vehicle kits

Dragon is renowned for producing highly detailed model kits of armored vehicles and half-tracks. Their kits include PE parts, link-by-link tracks and intricate details, making them a top choice for experienced modelers seeking realism.