Tamiya 32503 - 1/48 German Kubelwagen Type 82 Africa-Corps Pkw.K1  [32503]

Concerning The German Kübelwagen Type 82 Africa-Corps

Very popular WWII vehicles, the Kübelwagen Type 82 featured a lightweight monocoque body, four wheel separate torsion bar suspension and a 23.5hp air-cooled 4 cylinder 985cc motor. According to Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's Volkswagen, the sort 82 possessed exemplary maneuverability and control, serving as a multi-purpose automobile the military plus the Luftwaffe (air force). As a whole over 50,000 units were produced during WWII, with small variants between models including shape of backside fender, under guard, change signals and exhaust layout. The Kübelwagen was initially implemented to your 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 North Africa and Italian campaigns.

Specs & Features

• General size: 79.5mm, overall width: 33.5mm
• Bonnet, short fender, balloon tires along with other distinctive traits regarding the Africa-Corps Kübelwagen have actually all been authentically reproduced
• 1 motorist and 1 pilot figure putting on shorts and rolled sleeve shirt included
• Decals for 5 different markings
• Ideal for diorama with German aircraft from the 1/48 Aircraft Series such since the Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop