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

The Opel Blitz wound up being the main car utilized by German forces during the second World War. It absolutely was implemented extensively on all fronts in huge figures, and had been consequently regarded as the “working mule” regarding the Wehrmacht. Due to the sturdy framework, the robust system of rigid axles with leaf springs in addition to twin-wheels on right back, the Opel Blitz certainly could carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600 cc. motor finished up being a facile task to help keep and supplied 75 hp. After its great freedom it had been the growth platform for several unique garments and variants whenever Kfz. 385 “Tankwagen” utilized because countless common refilling car by German Luftwaffe. Because of the nice from the road traits, the vehicle was additionally capable utilize emergency landing industries without pitch which, during conflict, characterized the surroundings bases in Africa as well as in Russia. The vehicle were filled with right back gas tank with all the basic pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned allowing the safe refilling of airplanes.