German Kubelwagen Type 82 kit 1/35 Scale Tamiya 35213
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Description
After embarking on the construction of the “Autobahn” motorway in 1933, development of a “people’s car – Volkswagen” was declared at the following year’s Berlin motor show.
The “People’s Car” project was immediately carried out and in February 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche presented his first prototype, which was the very root of the fabulous Volkswagen “Beetle”. However, along with the outbreak of the World War 2, all manufacturing of the Volkswagen was immediately turned to military production. It was in January 1938, when the German Defense Forces presented specifications for a military version of this practical vehicle. In November of the same year, a prototype model was completed and it was officially designated the Pkw. K1 “Kubelwagen” Type 82.
The vehicle used a light but sturdy, monocoque construction with foldable canvas top. The rear mounted, air-cooled 4 cylinder engine had a displacement of 985cc and output of 23.5hp at 3,000rpm, propelling the car up to 80km/h. The four wheels were supported by a torsion bar suspension system. The Kubelwagen was initially deployed to the Reconnaissance battalions. With its reliable engine and heavy duty suspension, the Kubelwagen immediately came to be used by every unit, from the scorching desert of Africa to the frozen Russian Eastern Front. About 51,000 Kubelwagens, including several variations, were rolled out from the factory by the end of WW2.
Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, tools, and adult supervision where required.
Scale: 1:35
Item # Tamiya 35213
Contents subject to change.
German Kubelwagen Type 82 kit 1/35 Scale Tamiya 35213
Great kit but a little older. Still it builds into a nice model and for a really great price of just $21. You can't go wrong with this one
Great little kit. Tons of room to fill with accessories to fit your liking. Great service and fast shipping
German Kubelwagen Type 82 kit 1/35 Scale Tamiya 35213
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