German Army Wiesel 1 Fahrschulpanzer NDV Driver Training Tank.

Light, agile, unarmed driver-training version of the Wiesel 1 weapon carrier fitted with a raised instructor’s module and dual controls in place of the weapons station. NDV stands for Nicht-direkt-Verwendbarer (not directly usable, i.e. non-combat). Introduced by the German Army (Bundeswehr) in 2000, with 24 examples converted. The glazed, air-conditioned, cabin is accessed via a rear ladder and hinged window. The instructor is seated directly behind the learner and is equipped with an override steering wheel. These vehicles can be reconverted to the Wiesel 1 TOW role. 15 driver training vehicles are earmarked to receive a chassis adjustment including fitment of a rubber-band track, a revised damper system, and a rear-view camera, as part of a 2019 contract to extend the service life (NDV) of the Wiesel 1 fleet until at least 2030.

Mixed-media plastic & resin kit for the advanced modeller.
Features: Plastic parts (101g) – AFV Club Wiesel kit, Diehl Defence type 622 tracks & mudguards. Resin parts (50g) – Detailed driving compartment, hatch cover can be built in open or closed position, roof-mounted a/c unit included.

Box code: DH96012.
Box description: Weffentrager Wiesel 1 Fahrschul panzer.

1:35 scale plastic model kit from Ding-Hao Hobby, requires paint and glue.