TAKOM 2213 is an upcoming 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the German Sd.Kfz.250/9 Ausf.A light half-track reconnaissance vehicle. Like the TAKOM 2214, it’s a new tooling expected for release in late 2026.
📦 Kit Features & Information
Here is the key information on this new kit from TAKOM:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kit Number | 2213 |
| Subject | German Sd.Kfz.250/9 Ausf.A “Ie.S.P.W. (2cm)” |
| Scale | 1/35 |
| Expected Release | Late October 2026 (pre-orders open) |
| Key Features | Full interior detailWorkable individual-link tracks and suspensionChoice of open or closed hatchesPhoto-etched and clear partsIncludes driver figureDecals for 4 marking options |
| Price Range | Approximately $27 to $38 |
🚜 About the Vehicle
The Sd.Kfz.250 was a German light half-track widely used during WWII for reconnaissance, liaison, and command roles. The 250/9 Ausf.A variant featured an open-topped turret armed with a rapid-firing 2 cm KwK 38 cannon and a coaxial MG 34 machine gun, which was the same turret used on the Sd.Kfz.222 armored car.
This powerful armament, combined with the vehicle’s cross-country mobility, made it highly effective for reconnaissance battalions of panzer divisions, primarily on the Eastern Front. The “Ausf.A” version is specifically characterized by its early-production hull built from numerous faceted armor plates, which was later simplified in the Ausf.B variant.
This kit is expected to be a detailed build, with the individual-link tracks and photo-etched parts placing it at an intermediate to advanced skill level.
