Italeri 2808 - 1/48 Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz.385  [IT-2808S]

The Opel Blitz ended up being the primary vehicle employed by German forces during the Second World War. It was implemented extensively on all fronts in huge figures, and was consequently regarded as the “working mule” regarding the Wehrmacht. As a result of the sturdy framework, the robust system of rigid axles with leaf springs together with twin-wheels on straight back, the Opel Blitz surely could carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600 cc. engine ended up being easy to keep and supplied 75 hp. As a result of its great flexibility it absolutely was the growth platform for several special outfits and variations once the Kfz. 385 “Tankwagen” utilized because so many common refilling vehicle by German Luftwaffe. Thanks to the good off the road traits, the vehicle was also capable work on emergency landing fields without pitch which, during conflict, characterized the atmosphere bases in Africa and in Russia. The car had been loaded with back gas tank with all the general pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned to allow the safe refilling of airplanes.