Dragon 7377 1/72 Scale Kfz.70 6X4 Personnel Carrier

Dragon 7377 1/72 Scale Kfz.70 6X4 Personnel Carrier

The Krupp Protze (official designations: L2H43 or L2H143) was a German light truck from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in the early 1930s, and serial production continued in the years 1934–1941, ending with the production of about 7,000 vehicles of this type. The L2H143 version was powered by a Krupp M 304 engine with a power of 60 HP. Cars of this type did not have permanent weapons.

The Krupp Protze was created in connection with the intensive motorisation and mechanisation of the German armed forces after the Nazis took power in 1933. Two main versions were produced: the L2H43 (55hp, from 1934) and the improved L2H143 (60hp, from 1936) with an increased rear wheelbase. Regardless of version, the Krupp Protze was characterised by high mechanical reliability, good off-road properties and strong traction. They were often used as artillery tractors for the PaK 36 guns (Kfz.69 version) or as 20mm anti-aircraft gun carriers (Kfz.81 version), serving throughout WWII from the September Campaign (1939) through to the Eastern Front (1941–1945).

The 3.7cm PaK 36 (Panzerabwehrkanone 36) is a German 37mm anti-tank gun developed in the 1920s by Rheinmetall, entering service in 1928. While modern at introduction, its effectiveness declined against newer Allied tanks — earning the unflattering nickname "door knocker" — and was systematically replaced by the PaK 38 from 1941.

Paints Required

This kit uses rigid styrene plastic — paint with Tamiya Acrylic Mini (XF series) for brush painting. The Kfz.70 was finished in early-war German Grey (Dunkelgrau) for the 1939–1943 period, or Dark Yellow (Dunkelgelb) for mid/late-war schemes.

Vehicle Body (Early-War Grey Scheme)

• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-63 German Grey — primary body colour for the standard early-war Dunkelgrau finish
• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-1 Flat Black — tyres, exhaust, and deep shadow areas
• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-57 Buff — dry-brush highlight for a dusty, road-worn finish
• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-52 Flat Earth — mud and earth weathering on the lower chassis and wheels

Vehicle Body (Mid/Late-War Yellow Scheme — Optional)

• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-60 Dark Yellow — Dunkelgelb base coat for mid/late-war vehicles

Figures (if included)

• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-63 German Grey — German field grey uniform base colour
• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-15 Flat Flesh — skin tones for crew/personnel figures
• Tamiya Acrylic Mini XF-1 Flat Black — boots, belts, and equipment straps

Tip: Apply a thin wash of Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown or Black) after the base coat dries to bring out the fine engraved panel lines and surface detail on the bodywork and chassis.