Lastkraftwagen 3, 5t AHN with Shelter, 1/35 - ICM 35417

The Lastkraftwagen 3.5 t AHN with Shelter ICM 35417 is a model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting a German medical truck from the Second World War, based on the Renault AHN. This reference reproduces a vehicle fitted with a closed ambulance-type body, with markings planned for a vehicle in France in 1944.

The real vehicle

Renault began developing the AH truck series for the French army in 1939. The AHN, with a payload of 3.5 tonnes, entered production in 1941 under the control of the German occupation administration. These trucks were used by German forces across several theatres of operations, particularly in France, Italy, and on the German–Soviet front. Vehicles equipped with a closed body were also used for medical transport.

The ICM 35417 model kit

This 1/35 military vehicle kit includes 189 parts. Once assembled, the model measures 189 mm in length and 87 mm in width. The 1/35 scale reduces each dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 35 and makes it easy to incorporate this truck into a diorama devoted to transport, medical services, or land operations of the Second World War.

The included decals correspond to a Lastkraftwagen 3.5 t AHN with Shelter in France, 1944. The closed body is the characteristic element of this medical version and gives it a different silhouette from a classic flatbed truck.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model kit, it is recommended to prepare the parts carefully before gluing: clean separation of the sprues, removal of any moulding marks, and checking fit. A suitable primer then makes painting easier and helps you control surface quality.

The finish can be enhanced with a measured weathering effect: dust on the chassis, tonal variations on the tyres, light grime along the lower sides, and aging of exposed components. Applying the decals on a smooth, properly prepared surface helps keep the markings crisp.

Technical features

• Brand : ICM
• Reference : 35417
• Type : build-it-yourself military vehicle model kit
• Subject : Lastkraftwagen 3.5 t AHN with closed medical body
• Scale : 1/35
• Era : Second World War
• Number of parts : 189
• Dimensions of the assembled model : 189 x 87 mm
• Decals : France, 1944

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Assembly usually requires plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, as well as suitable paints. A primer, finishing putty, brushes or an airbrush may also be used depending on the level of detail and weathering effect desired.