Starting in 1942, the 5-ton Zugkrafywagen was superseded by the 8-ton Zugkrafywagen as the selfpropelled mount for the 3.7cm Flak. The 3.7 cm Flak 36 was replaced by the 3.7 cm Flak and then by the 3.7 cm Flak toward the end of 1944. Starting in 1943, an armor radiator shield and crew cab were introduced as protection against shell fragments and small-arms fire. Production of the Sd .Kfz .7/2 began in 1942, and continued to the end of the war, with about 1000produced by the end of January 1945. Initially, there were nine Sd.Kfz. 7/2 in each Flak-Kompanie or Batterie; increased to 12 in October 1943. Item No 01507 Item Name German Sd.Kfz.7 Mittlere Zugkraftwagen 8t Late Version Bar Code 9580208015071 Scale 1:35 Item Type Static Armor Model Brief Length: 196mm Width: 68.5mm Height: 78.2mm Total Parts 758pcs Metal Parts Brass wire Photo Etched Parts 2 frets Film Parts die-cut film sheet Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 16 pcs sprues, 3 rubber tyres and canvas cover Paint Schemes Markings are provided for vehicles in dark yellow scheme Released Date 2009-07 More Features " Features: Chassis - New tooled slide-moulded one-piece late KM m11 type mudguard - Both sides panels and top panel of the engine hood can be"