Dragon 6516 - 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 251/9 Ausf. D mit 7,5 cm Kanone 37

Plastic model kit of the Sd.Kfz. 251/9 Ausf. D “Stummel” in 1:35 scale

The Dragon 6516 kit depicts the German Sd.Kfz. 251/9 Ausf. D half-track, nicknamed “Stummel”. This variant was equipped with the short-barreled 7.5 cm KwK 37 gun, providing direct fire support to Panzergrenadier units. The Ausf. D, introduced in 1943, featured a simplified design and was widely deployed until 1945.

Kit contents:

• injection-molded plastic parts for hull and interior,
• highly detailed 7.5 cm KwK 37 gun,
• metal barrel for maximum realism,
• 3D-printed gun mantlet,
• plastic link-by-link tracks,
• photo-etched 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 kit combines plastic, photo-etched and modern aftermarket-quality parts such as a metal gun barrel and a 3D-printed mantlet. Together with link-by-link tracks, it offers an excellent level of detail for experienced modelers aiming to create a highly realistic miniature.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Plastic cement and super glue (for PE and 3D-printed parts)
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Paints in late-war German camouflage colors

About the Sd.Kfz. 251/9 “Stummel”:

The Sd.Kfz. 251 was the standard German half-track APC during WWII. The 251/9 “Stummel” mounted a 7.5 cm KwK 37 gun to provide infantry with close fire support against fortifications and light armor. It was deployed from 1942 until the war’s end on all major fronts, including Normandy, Italy and the Eastern Front.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Crew: 5
• Armament: 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 + MG 34/42 machine guns
• Armor: 8–15 mm
• Engine: Maybach HL42 TRKM, 100 hp
• Top speed: approx. 53 km/h
• Range: approx. 300 km

Dragon – high-quality WWII vehicle kits

Dragon is renowned for producing detailed and advanced model kits. With the addition of metal parts, 3D-printed components and PE details, this Sd.Kfz. 251/9 kit is a premium offering for demanding modelers.