1:72 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. L Luchs Collectors Edition

1:72 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. L Luchs Collectors Edition - Flyhawk

A plastic kit of the German Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. L Luchs light reconnaissance tank in 1:72 scale in the Collectors Edition issue. Flyhawk is among the brands that push detail very high in this small scale, and the collector edition is supplemented with extras compared with the basic boxing. Check on the box what the package contains exactly - the sources differ on it.

The real subject

The Luchs, that is, the Lynx, was the last production version of the Panzer II and came about as a purely reconnaissance machine, designated also as the Sd.Kfz. 123 or Panzerspähwagen II. It was built from September 1943 to January 1944 and only about a hundred were made, the main manufacturer being MAN. The armament consisted of a 2 cm KwK 38 gun and an MG 34 machine gun and the crew was four men. A conspicuous feature is the overlapping running gear, in which the wheels overlap one another - an unusually complex solution for a reconnaissance machine.

Building and painting tips

With overlapping wheels it pays to paint the running gear before fitting it to the hull, as later you will not reach the inner wheels. Finish the interior and the running gear before closing the hull up. On a small tank in 1:72 apply the paint in thin coats, so that the engraving is not lost, and build the weathering rather sparingly: dust and mud effects on the wheel arches and the lower part of the hull, a darker wash into the engraved lines.

Who the model is for

• For modelers of equipment in 1:72 scale who want high detail
• For collectors of German reconnaissance vehicles of the Second World War
• For more experienced builders - the small parts call for a steady hand
• For those who prefer a collector issue with extras

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.