• 1/35 scale German 20mm Flakvierling 38 mit Sd.Ah. 52 plastic model kit by Tamiya (Kit No. 35091)
• Represents the famous 2cm Flakvierling 38, a German quadruple-barrel anti-aircraft gun extensively used during World War II
• Includes the subject's distinctive Sd.Ah. 52 (Sonderanhänger 52) two-wheeled transport trailer
• Developed to provide a significantly higher volume of anti-aircraft fire than single-barrel 20mm weapons
• The Flakvierling 38 entered German military service in 1940 and became one of the most recognisable light anti-aircraft weapons of WWII
• Widely operated by the German Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS
• Designed primarily for low-altitude air defence, protecting troops, military installations, transport columns and important infrastructure
• Equipped with four 20mm FlaK 38 automatic cannons mounted together on a common carriage
• The four cannons could deliver a combined theoretical rate of fire of approximately 1,800 rounds per minute
• Practical firing rates were lower due to magazine changes, aiming requirements and operational conditions
• Each cannon was normally fed by a 20-round detachable box magazine
• The quadruple-barrel configuration allowed the weapon to produce an intense concentration of fire against fast-moving aircraft
• Designed to engage low-flying fighters, ground-attack aircraft and other aerial threats
• Also employed against infantry, lightly armoured vehicles and ground targets when required
• The weapon featured a rotating mounting system capable of 360-degree horizontal traverse
• Its high-angle elevation capability made it particularly effective against aircraft operating at low and medium-low altitudes
• The Flakvierling 38 incorporated a dedicated gunner's position and mechanical aiming controls
• The distinctive four-barrel arrangement gave the weapon a formidable appearance and considerable short-range firepower
• The original weapon weighed approximately 1.5 tonnes in firing configuration, depending on equipment
• Its relatively compact design allowed deployment in a variety of fixed and mobile positions
• The Sd.Ah. 52 trailer enabled the gun to be transported by suitable military towing vehicles
• During deployment, the weapon could be positioned for firing independently of its transport trailer
• The transport arrangement made the Flakvierling suitable for mobile anti-aircraft defence and rapidly established defensive positions
• Frequently deployed to protect airfields, supply depots, railway installations, bridges and military convoys
• Used extensively on the Eastern Front, Western Front, North African theatre and during the defence of Germany
• The Flakvierling 38 was also installed on various German military vehicles and self-propelled anti-aircraft platforms
• Vehicle-mounted applications included the Sd.Kfz. 7/1 half-track and Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind
• The weapon was also installed on some naval vessels, armoured trains and fixed defensive positions
• The Flakvierling 38 became increasingly important as Allied air superiority expanded during the later stages of WWII
• Its high volume of fire made it a dangerous opponent for aircraft attacking at low altitude
• Despite its effectiveness at short range, the 20mm calibre had limited reach and destructive power compared with heavier anti-aircraft guns
• The weapon's development reflected the growing importance of mobile air defence and rapid-firing automatic cannon technology
• Represents an important chapter in German WWII artillery engineering and battlefield air defence
• The combination of the quadruple gun mounting and transport trailer creates a distinctive military modelling subject
• 1/35 scale provides an excellent size for displaying the weapon's mechanical layout and transport configuration
• Ideal for collectors of WWII German artillery, anti-aircraft guns, Wehrmacht equipment and military support weapons
• Excellent companion to German 2cm FlaK 38, 3.7cm FlaK 36/37, 8.8cm FlaK 36, Sd.Kfz. 7/1 and Flakpanzer Wirbelwind models
• Suitable for WWII German air defence positions, military checkpoints, supply depots and battlefield artillery dioramas
• Can be displayed alongside compatible 1/35 scale German artillery crew figures, towing vehicles and military accessories, available separately
• Offers excellent opportunities for recreating historically inspired German Panzer Grey, Dark Yellow and late-war camouflage finishes
• Early-war weapons were commonly finished in Dunkelgrau (RAL 7021), while later equipment frequently used Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) and field-applied camouflage
• Suitable for realistic metallic gun barrel finishes, worn mechanical components, chipped paint and subtle rust effects
• The gun mounting, shields and trailer components provide interesting opportunities for careful detail painting
• Ideal for practising dry brushing, panel washes, dust accumulation, grease staining and realistic artillery weathering
• Particularly suitable for a German anti-aircraft emplacement with ammunition supplies, sandbags and camouflage netting, available separately
• The four-barrel arrangement creates a dramatic centrepiece for a compact WWII military diorama
• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of German military artillery, WWII anti-aircraft defence, historic automatic weapons and Wehrmacht equipment
• A distinctive addition to any collection of Tamiya Military Miniature Series kits, WWII German artillery and 1/35 scale military models
• Brand: Tamiya
• Kit Number: 35091
• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: German 20mm Flakvierling 38 mit Sd.Ah. 52
• Weapon Type: Quadruple 20mm Anti-Aircraft Cannon
• Transport Equipment: Sd.Ah. 52 Two-Wheeled Trailer
• Historical Period: World War II
• Country: Germany
• Category: WWII Military Artillery Plastic Model Kit
• Series: Tamiya Military Miniature Series
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
