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Tanks may be the
stars of the battlefield, but the "soft" vehicles supporting the front lines
play an equally important role. With the release of the 1/48 MM Steyr Type
1500A/01, Tamiya gives modellers another interesting subject to add to their
WWII armor and aircraft dioramas.
About the Steyr Type 1500A/01
Prior to the start of
WWII, the German army used a variety of vehicles in preparation for their mobile
Blitzkrieg tactics. However, the "Schell" Program of 1940 called for a
standardization of vehicles for more efficient production, and one of the
vehicles chosen for use was the Austrian Steyr 1500A/01. With its air-cooled 3.5
liter V8 engine and 4WD, the vehicle proved to be rugged and reliable, and was
produced as a light truck, soft top infantry carrier, and staff car. It's
versatility made it a useful transport vehicle on all battle fronts.
About the Model
- 1/48 scale assembly kit model of the Steyr
Type 1500A/01.
- Distinctive shape of the engine hood and
features such as the side mounted spare tire accurately reproduced.
- Front doors may be modeled in both open and
closed positions for increased display possibilities.
- Die-cast chassis provides added weight that
gives the model greater realism.
- One driver figure included.
- 3 types of high-quality markings are also
included.
- A great display in and of itself, it is also
perfect for dioramas with other Tamiya 1/48MM vehicles, aircraft, figure
sets, and accessory sets.
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