35099 1/35 Military Miniature Series no.99 West German Flakpanzer Gepard Kit Lineside-Kits NUMBER SERIES E3101–E3200 later 86001–86048

NUMBER SERIES E3101–E3200 later 86001–86048

Turntables play an important role in both real railways and model railway operations

The set contains six handpainted Figures made of plastic and matching accessories

Meanwhile the Fire Engine travels to the 'shout' with its loud Siren and bright lights

35099 1/35 Military Miniature Series no.99 West German Flakpanzer Gepard Kit Lineside-Kits NUMBER SERIES E3101–E3200 later 86001–86048The Basis of the Gepard weapon system is the remarkable Oerlikon Contraves 35mm which was developed and put into production in the early 1960's. During the 1960's, two prototypes were produced. The Oerlikon, which was chosen for production, became the Flakpanzer Gepard, which was essentially a standard Leopard with the ordinary turret replaced by the Oerlikon Contraves twin 35 90mm AA turret and associated auxiliary equipment. Image shows assembled