About the Vehicle:
- The Kübelwagen is a German military vehicle developed during World War II, widely utilized on various battlefields.
- It was based on the Volkswagen, developed under Hitler's people's car project.
- The vehicle features a lightweight monocoque body with a rear-mounted air-cooled, horizontally opposed 4-cylinder 985cc engine.
- Equipped with a torsion bar suspension for independent support on all four wheels.
- Due to its lightweight body, it demonstrated excellent off-road capabilities even with two-wheel drive.
- The air-cooled engine's simple design also provided high reliability.
- By 1948, the Kübelwagen Type 82 was standardized, with production exceeding 50,000 units by the end of the war, serving from North Africa to the Eastern Front.
About the Model:
- This is a 1/9 scale plastic model kit, replicating the German Kübelwagen used in World War II.
- The completed model measures approximately 40cm in length, offering the unique presence of a large-scale kit.
- It features a detailed reproduction of the engine, chassis, and suspension system.
- The rear-mounted engine replicates the air-cooled horizontally opposed engine, including auxiliary components.
- The rear engine hood can be opened and closed to view the engine.
- The front and rear suspension are faithfully recreated, including the torsion bar suspension system.
- The body includes pressed line panels and front/rear fenders, capturing the unique essence of the Kübelwagen. The doors can be opened and closed.
- The model includes a soft top made from material with rich texture, adding to its realism with mechanical framing.
- The interior, including the dashboard and seats, is meticulously replicated in this large-scale model.
- Accessories include a mounted machine gun, jerry-can, gas mask case, and helmet.
Key Features:
- 1/9 scale reproduction of the WWII German military vehicle, the Kübelwagen.
- Accurate reconstruction of the torsion bar suspension system.
- Rear engine modeled with an air-cooled horizontally opposed setup.
- Doors and rear engine hood are operable.
- Soft top crafted from high-quality materials.
- Body panels with pressed lines and front/rear fender detailing reflect the vehicle’s distinctive atmosphere.
- Interior details like dashboard and seats are faithfully reproduced for a large-scale model.
- Comes with accessories including a mounted machine gun, jerry-can, gas mask case, and helmet.
Package Size/Weight: 56 x 28.2 x 11.6 cm / 1458g