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SDKFZ 234/4 Heavy Armored Car (7.5cm Pak 40)
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Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1944 |
| Manufactured by: | Bussig-NAG |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Armament: | Main: 7.5cm PAK40 L/46 Cannon; Secondary: 7.92mm MG34 or MG42 Machine Gun. |
| Engine: | 12 Cylinder Diesel (TATRA 103) |
| Miscellaneous Info: | The Sdkfz 234/4 Heavy Armored Car (7.5cm Pak 40) (Schwerer Panzerspahwagen) shares the same chassis and automotive systems with the Sdkfz 234/1, Sdkfz 234/2 and Sdkfz 234/3 heavy armored cars. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Heavy Armored Car Photos from the Patton Museum - Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA | Erik Johansen - South Shields, Tyne & Wear, UK |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Heavy Armored Car Photos from the Patton Museum - Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
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Heavy Armored Car
12 Cylinder TATRA 103 Engine Photos |
Christophe Jacquemont - Washington, D.C. USA |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Sdkfz 234/4 Heavy Armored Car Photos | Rommelkiste.de Website (German Language but GREAT pics) |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| A Photo History of Armoured Cars In Two World Wars | George Forty |
| Büssing's schwere Pz.Spähwagen Part 3: schw. Pz.Spähwagen (SdKfz.234) (8-Rad Tp.) and Variants (Nuts & Bolts Volume 40) | Holger Erdmann & Martin Block |
| Die Gepanzerten Radfahrzeuge: Des Deutschen Heeres 1905-1945 | Walter Spielberger |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
| Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two (Revised) | Peter Chamberlain and Hilary Doyle |
| German Armored Cars 1905-1945 | Mariusz Skotnicki |
| German Armored Cars In Action - Squadron/Signal Publications | David Doyle |
| German Armored Cars of World War Two | John Milsom & Peter Chamberlain |
|
German Armoured Cars 1921-1945 Part 2 (Pegaz # 6) |
Pegaz Publishing |
| German Armored Cars and Reconnaissance Halftracks (Osprey New Vanguard #29) | Bryan Perrett |
| German Armoured Cars - AFV Weapons Profile #33 | Major General N.W. Duncan |
"German Armoured Reconnaissance" (July 2015 Issue of
Classic
Miltiary Vehicle
Magazine) |
John Blackman |
| Military Vehicles in Detail #2: Sdkfz 231/234 8- Rad | Terry Gander |
| Pakwagen: Sdkfz 234/3 & 234/4 Heavy
Armored Cars (Pen & Sword- Land Craft 11) Book Review by Al Crawford |
Dennis Oliver |
| Panzerspahwagen: Armored Cars Sdkfz 3 to Sdkfz 263 (Panzer Tracts No. 13) | Thomas Jentz |
| Puma and Other Heavy Reconnaissance Vehicles | Horst Scheibert |
| Schwerer Panzerspahwagen Sdkfz 234 (Museum Ordnance Special Number 24) | Thomas Jentz |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Armored Car Kit (6257) | Dragon | 1/35 | Newly tooled kit. |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Armored Car Kit-Premium Edition (6772) | Dragon | 1/35 | Newly tooled kit. |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Armored Car Kit | Italeri | 1/35 | Plastic; Oldie, but goodie. Needs some detail work. |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| 7.5cm Pak 40 Gun Barrel | Aber Accessories | 1/35 | Turned Aluminum |
| SdKfz 234/4 Detail Set | Aber Accessories | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit |
| SdKfz 234/4 Detail Set | ADV/Azimut | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit |
| Sdkfz 234 Armored Car Chained Wheel Set (35-024): Set A | Armorscale | 1/35 | For all 234 kits. |
| Sdkfz 234 Armored Car Chained Wheel Set (35-025): Set B | Armorscale | 1/35 | For all 234 kits. |
| Width Indicators for German Armoured Vehicles (S35-008) | Armorscale | 1/35 | For SdKfz. SD.Kfz.221, 222, 223, 231, 232, 234, 250, 251 series. |
| Sdkfz 234 Engine Set (3118) | CMK | 1/35 | Resin; For Dragon Kits. |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Conversion and Update Set | Cyber-Hobby (Dragon) | 1/35 | For Dragon kit. |
| SdKfz 234/4 Improvement Set | DES Kits | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit |
|
Sdfkz 234 Mirrors (Two Different Releases: 357011 & 3571111) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Dragon Model Kits;"Peel and Stick" Series. |
| SdKfz 234/4 Detail Set | Eduard Accessories | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit |
| SdKfz 234/4 Detail Set (35910) | Eduard Accessories | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. |
| SdKfz 234 Weighted Road Wheels -Type 1 (ER35-065) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Weighted Road Wheels -Type 2 (ER35-066) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Small Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 1 (P35-101) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Small Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 2 (P35-102) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Small Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 3 (P35-103) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Small Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 4 (P35-104) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Large Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 5 (P35-105) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Large Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 6 (P35-106) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Large Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 7 (P35-107) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Large Diameter Weighted Road Wheels -Type 8 (P35-108) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Weighted Spare Wheel (P35-109) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Small-Diameter Weighted Wheels (Mixed Tire Pattern) (P35-110A) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| SdKfz 234 Large-Diameter Weighted Wheels (Mixed Tire Pattern) (P35-110B) | E.T. Model | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin; For Dragon Model Kits. |
| Sd.Kfz.234 Series Upgrade Set (GAS48097K) | Gasoline Models | 1/48 | Resin Wheels and Stowage; For Italeri Model Kit |
| Sd.Kfz.234/4 Conversion Set (GAS48103) | Gasoline Models | 1/48 | Resin; For Italeri Sdkfz 234/2 Puma Model Kit |
| Sdkfz 234/4 Photo Etched Detail Set and Gun Barrel (L35007) | Griffon Model | 1/35 | Brass and Aluminum set; For Dragon Kit; |
| Sdkfz 234 Series Exterior Storage Boxes - Volume 1 (35A018) | Griffon Models | 1/35 | Brass PE set; For Dragon 234 Kits. |
| Sdkfz 234 Series Exterior Storage Boxes - Volume 2 (35A019) | Griffon Models | 1/35 | Brass PE set; For Dragon 234 Kits. |
| 7.5cm Pak 40 Gun Barrel | Jordi Rubio Accessories | 1/35 | Turned Aluminum |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set (MP35-124) | MIG Productions | 1/35 | Resin; For Italeri Kit |
| Tire chains for Sdkfz 234 Series Armored Car (Set of 4 = AVM35024; Set of 8 = GM35010) | Minor Model | 1/35 | Photo Etched Brass; For All 1/35 Model Kits. |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Wheel Set (35112): Off Road Type | MR Model | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Wheel Set (35113): Road Type | MR Model | 1/35 | |
| 7.5cm Pak 40 Gun Barrel | New Connection | 1/35 | Turned Aluminum |
| SdKfz.234 (Gelande) Wheel Set (RE35-292) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin. |
| SdKfz.234 (Commercial 'A') Wheel Set (RE35-293) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin. |
| SdKfz.234 (Commercial 'B') Wheel Set (RE35-294) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin. |
| SdKfz 234 Stowage Set (RE35-498) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin. |
| SdKfz.234/2 Puma Wheel Set (PS35A334) | PanzerShop | 1/35 | Resin. For Italeri Model Kit |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Wheel Set (RJ35260): Bare hub/brake drum w/o wheel | R&J Products | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Wheel and Hub Set #1(RJ35261A): 5 tires (2 different sizes & 4 tread patterns, 5 separate wheels (2 styles), 2 bare drums + 2 unmountable "spare" wheels. Mix and match tires & wheels | R&J Products | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Wheel and Tire Set #2(RJ35261B): Five tires (4 different tread), 5 separate wheels (2 styles), 2 bare drums + 2 unmountable "spare" wheels. Tread pattern and tire size differ from set 1 | R&J Products | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Damaged Fender Set | R&J Products | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Puma Engine and Compartment | R&J Products | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234/4 Detail Set (RM515) | Royal Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. Photo Etched Brass; |
| Sdkfz 234/4 Stowage Set (RM542) | Royal Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. Resin & Photo Etched Brass; |
| (8) Puma Wheels: 3-Types of Tread Patterns | Royal Model | 1/35 | Will work for 234/4 |
| Sdkfz 234 Interior Detail Set (TWS2014) | The Tank Workshop | 1/35 | Resin; For all Dragon 234 kits; Provides vehicle batteries and updated transmission housing with casting numbers. |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set | Tank Workshop | 1/35 | |
|
German Armored Car
Lifting Hook-Welded (10028) Review by Patrick Keenan at the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society (AMPS) Website |
Tiger Model Designs | 1/35 | Resin; Useable on Sdkfz 234 Series of vehicles (Check references) |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set (TMD352001) | Tiger Model Design | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set: Early Hubs (TMD352002) | Tiger Model Design | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set: Late Hubs (TMD352003) | Tiger Model Design | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set: Civilian Pattern/Early Hubs (TMD352008) | Tiger Model Design | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234 Wheel Set: Civilian Pattern/Late Hubs (TMD352009) | Tiger Model Design | 1/35 | |
| Sdkfz 234/4 Armored Car Detail Set (PE35103) | Voyager Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. |
| SdKfz 234 8Rad Suspension Set (for all Dragon 234 Series Kits) (PE35116) | Voyager Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. |
| Storage box for SdKfz 234 8 Rad - Early Version (for all Dragon 234 Series Kits) (PE35119) | Voyager Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. |
| Storage box for SdKfz 234 8 Rad - Late version (for all Dragon 234 Series Kits) (PE35120) | Voyager Model | 1/35 | For Dragon Kit. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Model Photos | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| SDKFZ 234/4 Model Photos (1/35 Dragon Premium Edition Kit) | Dave Williams - UK |
