Tamiya 32501 - 1/48 MMV Pkw. K1 German Kubelwagen Type 82  [32501]

• Tamiya now introduces initial product into the 1/48 Military Miniature car Series: The Kubelwagen Type 82. This remarkably popular car had not been just used by the Wehrmacht and by the Luftwaffe. This automobile is ideal for people who would like to produce practical dioramas. Set includes 2 numbers. Front side doors come as separate components and will be connected in opened or closed position.
• Concerning the German Kubelwagen Type 82
  In February 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche presented his first model associated with the "People's Car", that has been become the bottom of this Volkswagen "Beetle". But aided by the outbreak of WWII, all manufacture associated with the Volkswagen was straight away considered armed forces manufacturing. In January 1938, German Defense Forces provided specs for an army form of this practical automobile. In November of that same year, a model had been finished also it had been formally designated Pkw. K1 "Kubelwagen" Type 82. The automobile used a light but sturdy monocoque construction with foldable canvas top. Having its reliable engine and heavy duty suspension, the Kubelwagen immediately came into existence utilized by every device, from the scorching desert of Africa toward frozen Russian Eastern Front. About 51,000 Kubelwagens, including a few variations, had been rolled right out of the factory by the end of WWII.
  

Specs and qualities:

• Overall length: 79mm
• General width: 33.5mm
• Ideal for people who desire to create practical dioramas with their 1/48 scale planes.
• The type of the specific Kubelwagen has been accurately replicated.
• Every attribute of a late production Kubelwagen such as for example brief rear fenders is reproduced.
• Includes decals for 4 different markings including 3 automobiles from the Luftwaffe.
• The interior happens to be replicated down seriously to the best detail.
• Front side doorways come as split components and may be connected in opened or shut place.
• Set includes 2 numbers in standing place, one holding a map and also the other offering instructions before flight.