Kleines Kettenkraftrad Sd.Kfz.2
Kettenkraftrad with a trailer

Pictures from manufacturer. (M72010 left; M72016 right).

This is my second attempt at building a complete kit produced using 3D-printing technology. In fact, it is both my second and third attempt, as I built these two kits in parallel. While I am still unsure whether such low parts-count kits really qualify as "modelling," I am nevertheless impressed by the level of detail they offer.
Because almost all parts are printed in situ, however, painting presents a challenge later in the build.

Some additional remarks:

• The kits represent what [1] describes as the S1 variant. In this respect, they are more accurate than the S-Model kit, which features a front-fender license plate that is inconsistent with its other characteristics that match the S1 variant.
• Both kits are essentially identical, differing only in the trailer, stowage, and driver figure.
• Removing the printing supports and cleaning up the remaining attachment points takes considerably longer than assembling the kit itself.
  
• The printing material is rather brittle, and because many details are extremely delicate, I experienced some breakages (handrail, track, wheel fork, etc.).
• I modified one kit to represent the final production version by removing the headlight and signalling lights from the front fenders.
• I converted the other kit into a cable layer using a Kora conversion set, improving the cable detail with copper wire.
• The most unusual feature of these kits is the waviness along the lower edges of the fenders. This appears to be related to the printing supports and is therefore probably an artefact of the printing process.
  
• Compared with my previous experience with a 3D-printed kit, these models showed virtually no visible print striations.
• The trailer wheels were badly warped. I removed them and attempted to straighten them in hot water, with only partial success. Removing them also made painting easier.
  
• Fitting the tracks presented a minor challenge. The tolerances are extremely tight, while the suspension mounting pegs are rather shallow, making it easy to misalign the suspension units during assembly.
• Many Kettenkräder were fitted with rear mudflaps, supports for a storage box behind the driver, and rifle holders, none of which are included in the kit.
• As with most (if not all) 3D-printed kits, no decals are provided. Rear license plates were therefore sourced from the spares box. Although these decals were intended for Kettenkräder, I make no claim that the registration numbers are historically accurate. (A more detailed discussion of the licence plates can be found in the review of the S-Model kit.)
• The driver figure included in one of the kits is very well done but lacks shoulder straps, which I added.
• The additional figure is from a Preiser set. (I can't recall which one exactly.) Like the kit figure, it also lacks shoulder straps, which were added.

References:

[1] Kettenkrad, H. Hoppe & J. Vollert, Tankograd Wehrmacht Special 4011

[2] Die Halbkettenfahrzuge, W.J. Spielberger. Band 6 der Reihe Militährfahrzeuge., Motorbuch Verlag.

[3] http://www.lonesentry.com/articles/ttt07/kettenkrad.html

[4] http://www.kettenkrad.de/techdata_e.htm

[5] Waffen-Arsenal. Band 148. Das Kettenkrad von NSU: H HK-101 SD.KFZ. 2. Waffen und Fahrzeuge der Heere und Luftstreitkräfte.

Review sample purchased by the author.

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Article Last Updated:
04 July 2026