WWII Kubelwagen Type 82 - Tamiya 35213 1/35 Military Model Kit  [35213]

Tamiya 35213 Kubelwagen Type 82 - model summary

The Tamiya 1/35 Kubelwagen Type 82 kit offers a faithful miniature of the wartime light car, reproduced with accuracy and clean engineering. Enthusiasts of military modelling will find the proportions and component detailing suitable for display or further customisation.

Historical role and technical notes

Conceived from Dr Ferdinand Porsche's design school and sharing lineage with the Volkswagen Beetle, the Kubelwagen Type 82 featured an air-cooled 4-cylinder engine and torsion bar suspension to cope with diverse terrain. Its widespread use is reflected in production figures of about 51,000 units by the close of hostilities.

What to expect when building

This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit is made up of over 70 parts, including separate wheel hubs, a modelled suspension and interior components like the instrument cluster and steering wheel. Doors can be assembled in optional positions. The kit requires glue and modest modelling experience to achieve the best finish.