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Tiny 1/48 Scale That's Great Fun to Build
Tamiya's Military
Miniature Vehicle (MMV) series features popular 1/35 scale models reduced down
to a tiny 1/48 scale. Only Tamiya's attention to detail and quality can produce
such highly authentic models on a scale that is fun to build and great to
collect. Following the Kubelwagen as our first MMV release, Tamiya now
introduces the popular variant, the Africa Corps version to this popular new
series. Model can be displayed by itself or combined with a model from our 1/48
scale aircraft series for detailed diorama.
About the German K�belwagen Type 82 Africa-Corps
One of the most widely
used WWII vehicles, the K�belwagen Type 82 featured a lightweight monocoque
body, four wheel independent torsion bar suspension and a 23.5hp air-cooled 4
cylinder 985cc engine. Based on Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's Volkswagen, the Type 82
possessed excellent maneuverability and handling, serving as a multi-purpose
vehicle for the army as well as the Luftwaffe (air force). In total over 50,000
units were produced during WWII, with slight variations between models including
shape of rear fender, under guard, turn signals and exhaust layout. The K�belwagen
was first deployed to the North Africa campaign in 1941, with a specialised
Africa Corps version featuring balloon tires going into production from 1942.
Designed to be more suited to desert conditions, the Africa Corps model was used
during both the North Africa and Italian campaigns.
About the Model
- Overall length: 79.5mm, overall width:
33.5mm
- Bonnet, short fender, balloon tires and
other distinctive characteristics of the Africa-Corps K�belwagen have all
been authentically reproduced
- 1 driver and 1 pilot figure wearing shorts
and rolled sleeve shirt included
- Decals for 5 different markings
- Perfect for diorama with German aircraft
from the 1/48 Aircraft Series such as the Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 Trop
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