Dragon 7379 - 1:72 Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40

Plastic model kit of the Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40

This 1:72 scale Dragon kit represents the German Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40, an armored command vehicle used by the Wehrmacht during the early stages of World War II. The vehicle was designed to provide mobile command and reconnaissance capability for motorized units.

Box contents:

• plastic parts for armored hull assembly
• chassis and running gear components
• external details specific to the Type 40 vehicle
• decals with German military markings

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 7.6 cm
• Manufacturer: Dragon
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly is required.

Model assembly:

The assembly includes construction of the armored body and wheeled chassis. The small scale allows for a compact build while retaining the distinctive shape of this command vehicle. The model is designed for traditional gluing and painting.

Required tools:

• modeling knife or cutters
• files or sandpaper
• paint brushes
• plastic cement
• model paints

About the Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40:

The Heavy Uniform Personnel Vehicle Type 40 served as a protected command and reconnaissance vehicle based on an armored car chassis. Its role was to provide mobility and protection for command personnel operating close to the front lines, particularly during the early phases of World War II.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 5.5 m
• Vehicle type: command vehicle
• Drive system: wheeled

About Dragon:

Dragon is a well-established plastic model manufacturer, widely known for its extensive range of military vehicle kits in multiple scales, appreciated for detail and historical variety.