Hobby Boss 82461 1/35 German Land-Wasser-Schlepper II Prototype Plastic Kit  [HB-82461]

Hobby Boss 1/35 LWS II-Prototype Model Brief

The Hobby Boss 1/35 German Land-Wasser-Schlepper II-Prototype kit recreates an innovative but short-lived amphibious vehicle from the Second World War. It presents the layout and form of a machine designed to work on both land and water during experimental trials.

Historical Development

Originally an unarmoured amphibious tractor, the LWS faced issues with its open trailer and scant protection, prompting a redesigned prototype. The later version adopted PzKpfw IV trackwork and suspension to carry a light armoured superstructure. Known as the Panzerfaehre, the design relied on pontoons to transport tanks or cargo, but the scheme was abandoned in 1942 after only two prototypes were built.

Model Building Interest

This Hobby Boss kit is well suited to modellers who collect unusual military projects. It includes distinct fittings such as the cape stand winch and fold-down air intakes, giving the finished model character and a sense of period engineering experimentation.