Miniart 53014 - 1:35 Sd.Kfz. 234/4 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen 7,5 cm w/Crew

German Sd.Kfz. 234/4 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen 7.5 cm with Crew – 1:35 scale plastic model by MiniArt

The MiniArt 53014 kit depicts the Sd.Kfz. 234/4, the final and most heavily armed variant of Germany’s 8-wheeled armored car series. Equipped with a 7.5 cm PaK 40 anti-tank gun, the Sd.Kfz. 234/4 combined mobility, firepower and reliability, serving on both Eastern and Western Fronts during the last months of World War II.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Skill level: advanced
• Version: Sd.Kfz. 234/4 with 7.5 cm PaK 40
• Includes 4 crew figures
• Material: plastic with photo-etched parts

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This MiniArt kit features a fully detailed interior, including the engine compartment, crew positions and fighting area with PaK 40 gun assembly. Fine photo-etched details such as mesh covers, brackets and handles enhance realism. The set also includes four accurately sculpted crew figures in combat poses, ideal for diorama presentation. Several decal options allow building vehicles from different Wehrmacht units in 1944–1945.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes of various sizes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints in late-war German camouflage colours

About the Sd.Kfz. 234/4 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen:

The Sd.Kfz. 234 series represented the pinnacle of German armored reconnaissance vehicle design. The 234/4 variant was fitted with a 7.5 cm PaK 40 anti-tank gun mounted in an open-topped compartment, giving it formidable firepower for its size. Despite limited production of around 89 units, it proved effective in both reconnaissance and defensive roles during the final battles of 1944–1945. With a Tatra 103 engine producing 210 hp, the 234/4 reached speeds of up to 90 km/h and had a remarkable operational range of 900 km.

Original vehicle data:

• Length: 6.02 m
• Width: 2.33 m
• Height: 2.1 m
• Weight: approx. 11.7 t
• Engine: Tatra 103, 12-cylinder diesel, 210 hp
• Top speed: 90 km/h
• Range: 900 km
• Armament: 7.5 cm PaK 40 gun + MG 42
• Crew: 4

About the manufacturer MiniArt:

MiniArt is a Ukrainian company recognized for producing premium-quality plastic model kits in 1:35, 1:48 and 1:72 scales. The brand is known for exceptional attention to detail, interior accuracy and inclusion of photo-etched parts. MiniArt’s German WWII vehicle kits are highly regarded for their historical fidelity and fine engineering.