Sdkfz 234/2Puma #4

Suspension is slowly shaping up, front and rear of the lower hull have been fitted with steering system brackets. 4 more to follow on the middle part of the body as soon as parts are painted.

I have done some first wheel checking, and as someone has said before about this model that it looks like a coffin on wheels, I totally agree. Also, even lacking spring unit, it stands firmly and with no visible bending on flexible joints.

Whole model started shaping up right away. I put 2 Pence coin for size comparison. The main hull is more than 9 inches long, will be 4 - 5 inches high (on wheels and with turret) and is 2 - 3 inches wide. It is, in fact, quite big and heavy origami to make. There is a better picture of the whole right now, so I put some more info about this vehicle. Model is made in 1:25 scale, for actual sizes & other info check below.

Sdkfz 234/2  Puma

Technical data:

Length :6800 mm, 

Width: 2330 mm, 

Height: 2350 mm,
Crew: 4,
Engine: Tatra 103, 154,47kW
Armor: Front - 30mm, Sides and rear up to 10mm, turret front 30mm, sides and rear 14,5mm,
Weapons: 1x cannon 50mm KwK 39/1 L60, .50mm, 1 x mg 42, 7.9mm,
Speed: Up to 90km/h

18/3 Update:

To see more about Puma and all other vehicles used by German army during WW2 click link below.

http://www.wehrmacht-history.com/heer/armoured-cars/sd.kfz.234-2-8-rad-5-cm-puma-schwere-panzerspaehwagen.htm