Tamiya 1:35 Steyr Typ 1 1500A Kommandeurwagen

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

Most of the successes of the Wehrmacht was the result of the work of superbly trained officers. To enable them to move between units, especially at the higher level of command, it was necessary to create appropriate vehicles. In addition to the more common Kübelwagens or captured Citroen 11CV they decided to create a vehicle for senior commanders. Kommandeurwagen vehicle was a much better class. It was designed on the basis of eight ton-truck 1500A/01 Steyr. For increased comfort, the number of seats was reduced to 5, allowing the distribution of the front seat for a place to sleep. Couches were made with leather. In addition, the car had a very good performance on the road and in the field. The vehicle reached a speed of 100 km/h, and the rear leaf suspension further improved passenger comfort. Kommandeurwagens served for the best German commanders on every front.

Tamiya kit allows the assembly of the model of German Kommandeurwagen Steyr Type 1500A car and a staff with a driver and two officers. The vehicle can be glued with folded or unfolded roof. The box contains two car body parts, 4 sprues, transparent plastic windows, and decals (allow for the reconstruction of the General Richard Ruoff car).

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 recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-60 or spray TS-3 (base color, Dunkelgelb)
• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-2 (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-64 or spray TS-1 (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-63 or spray TS-4 (base color, Panzergrau)
• Tamiya XF-2 (winter camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-1 (tires, engine components)
• Tamiya XF-49 (chassis components, iris headlights, roof)
• Tamiya XF-64 (upholstery leather couches)
• Tamiya XF-10 (elements of exhaust)
• Tamiya X-18 (engine components, interior, dashboard)

Driver:

• Tamiya XF- 65 (uniform, brimless cap)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes, belt)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Officers:

• Tamiya XF- 65 (uniform, brimless cap)
• Tamiya X-18 (shoes, belt)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)
• Tamiya XF-10 (bag for the map)
• Tamiya XF-53 (pants and gloves)
• Tamiya XF-7 (lines on trousers and generals insignia)
• Tamiya X-12 (generals insignia)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Crew figurine.
• Mesh.

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.