Tristar have sent us details of their new Sd.Kfz. 222 and box art for their new PZIV Running Gear set and PZIII/IV Mid Version Workable Tracklinks.

35042 PZIV Running Gear set
35052 PZIII/IV Mid Version Workable Tracklinks
35043 1/35 Leichte Panzerspähwagen (2cm) Sd.Kfz. 222 middle version


The kit represents the early version chassis with the H-shape suspension arm (image 5). The suspension is fully detailed with metal springs, H-shape suspension arms, steering rod and wheel hubs.

The Sd.Kfz. 222 kit comes with a full interior, steering wheel and driver. All view ports have the option of being open or closed, and transparent armoured glass is also included.

The kit includes four hollow rubber tires with tread detail, just as the real tire. Tristar promise that this material doesn’t corrode any other material of the kit. All wheels can be rotated.

Tristar list the features of the kit as:

Correct H-shaped suspension arms
Metal suspension spring (8 pcs.)
Interior detail
Highly authentic two man turret
The Kwk 38 and co axial MG 34 can be elevated
Highly detailed photo etch turret cover mesh
Turret cover mesh can be shown open or closed
All vehicle viewing ports can be shown open or closed
Transparent viewing ports amoured glass included
Transparent head light included
Real hollow rubber tires with authentic tread.
2 different thickness Photoetch included
Decal made by Cartograf including WW II Bulgarian Army marking




Thanks to Michael Yuen from Tristar for the news and images.

Tristar have sent some samples to the Telford IPMS show in England (on the Model Wholesale UK Ltd stand).


For more info see the TriStar (International) Model Website Link