The 1/35 Krupp Protze with 37cm PAK 35/36 Anti-Tank Gun was developed by the Krupp company in the early 1930s, the L2 H43 truck earned the nickname “Boxer” due to its distinctive air-cooled engine layout. Designed as a versatile military vehicle, it was intended to transport troops and light artillery while offering good mobility and reliability for its time.

About the Krupp Protze Model

Evolution into an Anti-Tank Transport

Continuous development led to improved performance and refinements that allowed the vehicle to tow the PAK 35/36 anti-tank gun effectively. With these upgrades, the vehicle was renamed the Protze and adapted to carry a full artillery crew along with their equipment, transforming it into a practical and mobile support platform for anti-tank units.

Service in World War II

At the outbreak of World War II, the Krupp Protze became standard equipment within German anti-tank artillery formations. Its mobility and towing capability made it well-suited for early campaigns, and it saw active service on battlefronts such as Poland and France, where it played a supporting role in Germany's early armored warfare strategy.

Features:

• Highly detailed 1/35 scale representation
• Accurate reproduction of the vehicle's layout
• Finely molded details
• Detailed suspension and wheel assemblies
• Crew figures to create an authentic scene
• Suitable for dynamic dioramas