Germany
Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen
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Plastic model kit |
This boxed set contains:
- 1 x Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen 1/16 scale light personnel carrier
German Army
Product Details
Highly detailed static plastic model
Clear & PE-Parts included
Optional steerable front wheels
Detailed interior with optional dashboards
Realistic detailed reproduced structure of closed canvas with framework & side windows with fold structures
4 marking options
One Driver figure included
History
The Type 82 Kübelwagen was one of the most widely used light utility vehicles of the German Armed Forces during World War II. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and introduced in 1940, it became an essential means of transportation for infantry, armored and support units on virtually all fronts.
Its lightweight construction, air-cooled rear engine and excellent cross-country mobility made it particularly suitable for demanding operational conditions. Despite its simple rear-wheel-drive layout, the Type 82 proved remarkably versatile and reliable.
During 1944, the Kübelwagen saw extensive service in a variety of theaters, including the fierce fighting around Monte Cassino in Italy, the Normandy campaign near Caen and the vast battlefields of the Eastern Front. It was also employed by German units operating in the mountainous terrain of the Balkans, including Macedonia.
Used for liaison, reconnaissance, personnel transport and command duties, the Type 82 remained in service until the end of the war in 1945. More than 50,000 vehicles were produced, making it one of the most recognizable German military utility vehicles of the conflict.
This boxed set contains:
-
1*Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen 1/16 scale light personnel carrier
Product Details
Highly detailed static plastic model
Clear & PE-Parts included
Optional steerable front wheels
Detailed interior with optional dashboards
Realistic detailed reproduced structure of closed canvas with framework & side windows with fold structures
4 marking options
One Driver figure included
History
The Type 82 Kübelwagen was one of the most widely used light utility vehicles of the German Armed Forces during World War II. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche and introduced in 1940, it became an essential means of transportation for infantry, armored and support units on virtually all fronts.
Its lightweight construction, air-cooled rear engine and excellent cross-country mobility made it particularly suitable for demanding operational conditions. Despite its simple rear-wheel-drive layout, the Type 82 proved remarkably versatile and reliable.
During 1944, the Kübelwagen saw extensive service in a variety of theaters, including the fierce fighting around Monte Cassino in Italy, the Normandy campaign near Caen and the vast battlefields of the Eastern Front. It was also employed by German units operating in the mountainous terrain of the Balkans, including Macedonia.
Used for liaison, reconnaissance, personnel transport and command duties, the Type 82 remained in service until the end of the war in 1945. More than 50,000 vehicles were produced, making it one of the most recognizable German military utility vehicles of the conflict.
