Gecko Models 16GM0008 - 1:16 Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. A/B/C

Gecko Models 16GM0008 – 1:16 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. A/B/C

This highly detailed 1:16 scale plastic kit by Gecko Models represents the early German Panzerkampfwagen II light tank in variants A, B, and C. These tanks were widely used in the early campaigns of WWII, including Poland, France, and the initial phase of Operation Barbarossa.

• High-quality injection-moulded plastic parts
• Buildable as Ausf. A, B, or C versions
• Accurately reproduced fighting compartment interior
• Movable parts: turret, gun, suspension, and tracks

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:16
• Model length: approx. 24.5 cm
• Manufacturer: Gecko Models
• Difficulty level: advanced

Note: This kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Model assembly required.

Tools and materials needed:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Paints according to the instructions

About the Pz.Kpfw. II tank:

The Panzer II was a German light reconnaissance tank developed in the 1930s. Though originally intended as a stopgap, it became the backbone of German armored forces during the early stages of WWII. The Ausf. A/B/C variants featured incremental improvements in suspension, armor, and equipment. These tanks were used primarily for reconnaissance and infantry support, and later served as platforms for experimentation and upgrades.

Real tank data:

• Length: approx. 4.8 m → model: approx. 24.5 cm
• Crew: 3
• Armament: 2 cm KwK 30 cannon + MG34 machine gun
• Engine: Maybach HL 62 TRM, 140 hp
• Top speed: approx. 40 km/h

About Gecko Models:

Gecko Models is known for producing highly detailed military vehicle kits, including rare and unique subjects from WWII and modern conflicts. Their large-scale kits, such as 1:16 tanks, allow modellers to explore an incredible level of detail and realism.