Tamiya 35213 - 1/35 Kubelwagen Type 82 WWII  [35213]

In regards to the German Kubelwagen Type 82

After starting the construction of "Autobahn" motorway in 1933, development of a "people's vehicle - Volkswagen" ended up being announced at following year's Berlin motor show. The "People's Car" project was straight away done and in February 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche delivered their first prototype, that's been the very root of the fabulous Volkswagen "Beetle". But combined with outbreak of the World War 2, all manufacturing from the Volkswagen ended up being immediately looked to military manufacturing. It had been in January 1938, after the German protection Forces introduced demands for a military version of this practical car. In November for the identical year, a prototype model was finished plus it was officially designated the Pkw. K1 "Kubelwagen" Type 82. The auto used a light but sturdy, monocoque construction with foldable canvas top. A large part mounted, air-cooled 4 cylinder motor had a displacement of 985cc and production of 23.5hp at 3,000rpm, propelling the auto around 80km/h. The four tires had been supported by a torsion club suspension system system. The Kubelwagen was initially deployed towards Reconnaissance battalions. Featuring its dependable motor and hefty weight suspension, the Kubelwagen immediately had become employed by every product, through the scorching wilderness of Africa on frozen Russian Eastern Front. About 51,000 Kubelwagens, including some variants, have been rolled out from the factory by the conclusion of WW2.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail construction and artwork directions included.
• Definitely detail by detail 1/35th scale synthetic kit for fixed display.
• Over 70 components in tan synthetic: solid synthetic tires with separate inside hubs.
• Winshield consists of a die cut butyrate sheet.
• Detailed suspension and framework base - includes exhaust system.
• Detail by detail inside: tool team, tyre, seats, driver.
• Exterior details include headlights, windshield, and optional destination passenger doorways.