Tamiya 1:35 Volkswagen Type 82 Kubelwagen

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German military car in 1:35 scale.

One of the most eminent German designers, Ferdinand Porsche designed the Volkswagen Type 1, commonly known as the Garbus, in the 1930s. His production, however, was hampered by German armaments, and the whole production was concentrated on his military version - Kubelwagen. It was developed in 1938 and field tests passed during the aggression on Poland a year later. After gaining experience, it was decided to change the gearbox and suspension and increase the clearance to improve the field performance. This modified car, Type 82, was designated for mass production. In the Wehrmacht, he served as an omnibus, scout and transport vehicle. By the end of the war, more than 50,000 Kubel cars were built.

The Tamiya kit allows building a model of a German off-roader Kubelwagen Type 82 with a driver. In the box, there is a chassis component, 3 frames, a transparent frame and decals (allow to reconstruct vehicles from the 667th Assault Brigade, 999th Light Division or 697th Propaganda Company).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Car:

• Tamiya XF-60 or TS-3 spray (body)
• Tamiya XF-64 or spray TS-1 (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-2 (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires)
• Tamiya XF-49 (seat upholstery, canvas roof)
• Tamiya XF-52 (floor)
• Tamiya XF-56 (metal sapper tools)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden toolbox parts)
• Tamiya XF-16 (engine parts)
• Tamiya X-18 (engine, suspension, cab)

Driver:

• Tamiya XF-65 (uniform, hat)
• Tamiya X-18 (belt, suspenders)
• Tamiya XF-10 (shoes)
• Tamiya XF-49 (reviewers)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.