Heiser's Models, Inc.
Former German Army WWII Horse-Drawn Transport (Resin Kit)
Hf7 Stahlfeldwagen (steel field cart/company wagon) pkg(2)
Walthers Part # 323-570, p. 658 Walthers 2012 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $23.99, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: Spec. Ord.
Although mechanized divisions filled the propaganda films, the German army
depended heavily on horse-drawn supply wagons throughout WWII.
Built as a general transport the all-steel Hf 7 was a modern, durable
design that rode on pneumatic tires. But its enormous weight, up to two
tons fully loaded, earned it the nickname "horse killer" as it was simply too
heavy for the usual two-horse team -- period photos often show infantrymen
assisting the horses. They are also seen being towed by slow-speed vehicles
such as the Raupenschlepper Ost (Crawler Tractor East).
NOTE: Kit includes parts for horse drawbar, but no horses. Trailer towbar
for vehicle towing is also included.