Tamiya 35321 - 1/35 German Army Simca 5 Staff Car scale model kit  [35321]

Tamiya 35321 - 1/35 Simca 5 Staff Car (German Army)
Price:
£10.20
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
35321
GTIN:
4950344353217
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Simca 5 background and the Tamiya modelling kit

Introduced in 1936 and based on Fiat engineering, the Simca 5 was a diminutive, economical car that proved popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Its size and simplicity made it easy to adapt for wartime needs, and numerous examples entered German Army service as staff cars tasked with light transport and liaison duties. Production climbed past 46,000 units by 1946, cementing the car's historical significance.

The Tamiya 35321 rendition presents the Simca 5 at 1/35 scale with an emphasis on period detail. The kit includes finely moulded suspension parts, options for open or closed doors, and a German Army driver figure to populate the scene. It is aimed at model builders who value accuracy and clean assembly for museum-style displays or battlefield vignettes.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Length: 94mm
  • Includes German Army driver figure
  • 3 decal marking options
  • Material: PS plastic
Yes, the clean moulding and detailed components make it suitable for high-quality builds. Careful painting and weathering will produce a convincing period staff car.
It includes three decal schemes reflecting different wartime markings, giving builders scope to represent varied service examples.
Yes. Use thin washes and light drybrushing to enhance panel lines while preserving surface detail. Test weathering steps on spare parts first to control intensity.

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