Article number: 300032503
Product: 1:48 Dt. Kübelw.Typ82 Pkw.K1 Afrika
One of the most widely used WWII vehicles, the Kübelwagen Type 82
featured a lightweight monocoque body, four wheel independent torsion
bar suspension and a 23.5hp air-cooled 4 cylinder 985cc engine. Based on
Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's Volkswagen, the Type 82 possessed excellent
maneuverability and handling, serving as a multi-purpose vehicle for the
army as well as the Luftwaffe (air force). In total over 50,000 units
were produced during WWII, with slight variations between models
including shape of rear fender, under guard, turn signals and exhaust
layout. The Kübelwagen was first deployed to the North Africa campaign
in 1941, with a specialised Africa Corps version featuring balloon tires
going into production from 1942. Designed to be more suited to desert
conditions, the Africa Corps model was used during both the North Africa and Italian campaigns.
Overall length: 79.5mm, overall width: 33.5mm Bonnet, short fender,
balloon tires and other distinctive characteristics of the Africa-Corps
Kübelwagen have all been authentically reproduced 1 driver and 1 pilot
figure wearing shorts and rolled sleeve shirt included Decals for 5
different markings Perfect for diorama with German aircraft from the
1/48 Aircraft Series such as the Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop
