Krupp L 2 H 143 “Schnauzer”
Revell 1:76 Scale Vehicle Review
The 1:76 scale Revell light, commercially available, all-terrain truck, Krupp L 2 H 143 “Schnauzer” is mistakenly advertised as the Krupp “Protze”, even though the typical bodywork of the Kfz. 69 artillery prima mover is missing here.
Contents
- Kfz. 70, l.gl.Lkw(o), Krupp L 2 H 143 “Schnauzer”
- 3.7 cm PaK 36 Anti-Tank Gun
- Driver, seated
- Diorama Base
Evaluation
While there is probably nothing wrong with using a standard Kfz. 70 light truck to tow a tiny anti-tank gun like the 3.7 cm PaK 36, the vehicle in this set is clearly not the Krupp L 2 H 143 “Protze”, Kfz. 69, artillery prime mover advertised on the box cover. In fact, the Krupp L 2 H 143 “Schnauzer” is the more useful vehicle for wargamers and collectors, and manufacturers might just want to stop mislabeling this model kit.
The vehicle lights consist of headlights with Schlitzblende covers, and the Tarnscheinwerfer camouflage driving light. The Abstandsrücklicht, Bremsschlussleuchte, and rack jack are missing.
The missing Peilstangen guide rods on the front mudguards may be scratchbuilt from 0.3 mm piano wire.
Compatible with Airfix, Fujimi, Nitto, and VAC-U-CAST.
Painting Instructions
The painting instructions include three camouflage patterns, among them the four-colour camouflage pattern of the Reichswehr:
- Africa Brown, Revell 361.17
- Dark Green, Revell 361.68
- Brick Red RAL 3009, Revell 361.37
- Beige, Revell 361.89
Dunkelgrau Nr. 46, 1940
- Tank Grey, Revell 361.78
- Soft Top: Olive Brown RAL 7008, Revell 361.86
Afrika-Anstrich, 1941
- Africa Brown, Revell 361.17
- Soft Top:
- 70% Blue Grey RAL 7031, Revell 361.79
- 30% Brick Red RAL 3009, Revell 361.37
The Kfz. 70 is the more interesting variant of the light, commercially available, all-terrain truck Krupp L 2 H 143. The Krupp “Schnauzer” is an excellent Gruppenfahrzeug section/squad carrier for motorized Panzergrenadiers (mot.).