1/35 AFV German SW-36 60 cm Searchlight with SD.AH.51 Trailer AF35125

AFV Club 1/35 Scale German SW-36 60cm Searchlight with SD.AH.51 Trailer Model Kit

Illuminate your World War II dioramas with this highly detailed 1:35 scale German SW-36 60cm searchlight and SD.AH.51 trailer from AFV Club Models. This precision model kit represents the powerful searchlight system used by German forces for air defense, night operations, and battlefield illumination during World War II.

Product Specifications

• Scale: 1:35
• Item Number: AF35125
• Manufacturer: AFV Club Models
• Country of Origin: Taiwan
• Material: Injection-molded plastic
• Category: WWII German Searchlight and Trailer

Kit Features

This comprehensive model includes the SW-36 60cm searchlight with detailed reflector assembly, adjustable elevation and traverse mechanisms, and the SD.AH.51 single-axle trailer with authentic suspension and towing components. The kit features precision-molded parts capturing the searchlight's distinctive housing, power generator details, and operational equipment. Multiple positioning options allow for realistic deployment scenarios in your dioramas.

Historical Context

The SW-36 (Scheinwerfer 36) 60cm searchlight was a crucial component of German air defense and night operations during World War II. These powerful searchlights were deployed to illuminate enemy aircraft for anti-aircraft batteries, assist in night combat operations, and provide battlefield illumination. The SD.AH.51 (Sonderanhänger 51) trailer provided mobility for the searchlight system, allowing rapid deployment and repositioning. German forces used these searchlight units extensively on all fronts, from defending the homeland against Allied bombing raids to supporting ground operations in North Africa and the Eastern Front.

Perfect For

Ideal for German air defense dioramas, night battle scenes, and airfield displays. Pair with 1/35 scale German anti-aircraft guns or combine with other diorama accessories for complete WWII defensive positions.