The ICM 1:35 WEHRMACHT OFF-ROAD CARS set is a detailed model kit, offering the opportunity to build three authentic German off-road vehicles from World War II. These precisely crafted 1/35 scale models are an excellent choice for historical modelers, military enthusiasts, and collectors of military vehicles. This complete set provides an ideal foundation for creating realistic diorama scenes or enhancing a static model collection.
Set Contents
The ICM 1:35 WEHRMACHT OFF-ROAD CARS set offers a comprehensive package of components essential for assembling the models. Inside the box, you will find:
Plastic sprues containing parts to assemble three historical Wehrmacht vehicles:
Kfz.1 – a light off-road car, known for its role in reconnaissance and light transport.
Horch 108 Typ 40 – a medium off-road vehicle, widely used for transporting soldiers and supplies.
L1500A – a light off-road truck, utilized for various transport tasks across all types of terrain.
A detailed assembly guide that precisely leads you through each stage of construction and painting.
A sheet of decals, allowing for the application of authentic markings and details on the finished models.
Rubber tires, providing a realistic appearance and simplifying assembly.
Clear parts, such as windows, to enhance the authenticity of the representation.
Please note that the set DOES NOT include paints or glue, which are essential for completing the model.
Model Characteristics and Usage
The models from the ICM 1:35 WEHRMACHT OFF-ROAD CARS set are designed in the standard 1/35 scale. This makes them fully compatible with a wide range of commercially available soldier figures, other military vehicles, and scenery elements in the same scale. This allows for the creation of complex and dynamic dioramas, realistically depicting scenes from World War II.
The primary use of this product is for building static display models, which can serve as elements of historical exhibits, enrich private collections of military history enthusiasts, or act as educational props. The assembly process requires precision and focus, involving cutting out parts, fitting them together, gluing, and then painting and decal application. This is an excellent way to develop manual skills and gain historical knowledge.
Required Tools and Additional Materials
For proper assembly and painting of the models from the ICM 1:35 WEHRMACHT OFF-ROAD CARS set, the following tools and materials are recommended:
Model nippers for precisely cutting plastic parts from the sprues.
A hobby knife for removing excess material and detailing.
A model file or fine-grit sandpaper for smoothing surfaces and edges.
Plastic cement, designed for permanently bonding polystyrene.
A paintbrush (for details) or an airbrush (for large surfaces) for applying model paints.
Model paints suitable for painting military models.
Recommended Paint Colors
A detailed painting scheme for each vehicle in the ICM 1:35 WEHRMACHT OFF-ROAD CARS set is included in the accompanying assembly guide, which indicates specific colors for individual components. Typical colors used for painting German vehicles from World War II, which may be required, include:
Panzergrau (panzer gray) – the dominant color for vehicles in the early stages of the war.
Dunkelgelb (dark yellow) – introduced as the standard base color from 1943.
Olivgrün (olive green) and Rotbraun (red brown) – often used as camouflage colors over a Dunkelgelb base.
For optimal results, always refer to the painting scheme provided in the kit's instruction manual.
If you need assistance in selecting appropriate accessories, glues, or specific paint colors for this model, please contact us. We are happy to provide expert advice.