Tamiya 1/35 German 3.7cm Flak 37 mit Sd.Ah.52 Trailer - Kit Review

A short review of Tamiya's, 1/35 scale, 3.7cm Flak 37, anti-aircraft gun, and Sd.Ah. 52 trailer, model kit, released in 1989, under Kit No. 35145.
Later released by Tamiya in 2009, (with gun crew), under Kit No. 35302, and again, by Tamiya, in 2017, in a co-operation with ICM of Ukraine, as an inclusion with ICM's Lastkraftwagen 3.5 ton AHN, towing vehicle, released under Tamiya Kit No. 32410.
As well as includiing the Sd.Ah. 52 transport trailer, this nicely detailed Flak 37 gun kit, also includes; a small decal sheet (kill marks only), a variety of accessories, such as different ammuniton, a Type 42 "Stick Projectile", and rangefinder, plus, the option of displaying the gun, freestanding, or in transport mode on the trailer. "Back of Box" and Assembly Instructions, painting guides are also included.

[@martinoconnor4314]

Nice one Pete. This is another of the vintage Tamiya kits that sellers seem to be asking higher prices for.

[@PetesKits]

Yep. The prices they ask for these old kits, makes me wish I had a time machine. Just one that could go back 50 years would be enough. 🙂 Cheers mate!

[@joinery1888]

I've just built this. Good little kit. Hopefully, I'll get to paint it soon.

[@PetesKits]

Nice one. This one's just made it to my "build this year" pile! Cheers!

[@Kitsnbits]

Cool looking,gun,this is on ebay,and the one with the crew,and the other mounted on a 8 ton halftrack ,all going for silly prices, you got a really good bargain again Pete.

[@PetesKits]

Yeah, some of the prices that people ask for "vintage" Tamiya kits (and others) is ridiculous. But, I just love my bargains! Cheers mate!

[@MatterusOD]

Hi Pete. Thanks for the review. I've been looking for this. I saw a Fine Molds version advertised which, according to Scalemates, is a 2020 issue borrowed from Tamiya with a Fine Molds figured added. I'm off to the Model Expo in Melbourne next weekend so I might find this (or other goodies) while I'm there. Cheers. Matt

[@PetesKits]

Hi Matt! Yeah, this one's a bit of a rare bird. Haven't seen the Fine Molds one yet, might look into that. Here's hoping you pick up some nice bargains at the Expo! Cheers mate!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Great review of a very nice kit👍😉. Thanks for showing and best wishes from jolly old England👍😎 Pete 🤓

[@PetesKits]

Thanks Pete! Glad you liked it! Cheers from sunny Oz!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@PetesKits Oh salt the wound😭. It's overcast and expect thunderstorms here😭😅

[@PetesKits]

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Well, we just had a months rain in 2 days, and now clear, sunny skies, and cold windy days (cold for us, that is) of 16 - 17 degrees. Our Winter! 😉 Cheers mate!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

@@PetesKits 🤣🤣🤣it's not even that warm here today😭

[@PetesKits]

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Our Winters are mostly mild, here on the east coast, with chilly nights, and 18 -22 during the day (usually), but summer..... you know it's hot when the paint dries as soon as it leaves the airbrush, before, it hits the model! 😂

[@westring8119]

bonjour Pete,how do you do?i have this kit still in his bag! i a'm happy to see inside the box,good vidéo,cheers,Patrick from Paris

[@PetesKits]

Bonjour Patrick! I am very glad that you enjoyed the review, and don't have to open yours. Unless of course, you want to build it! 😉 Cheers from Oz!