Post by Keith Heitmann on Dec 3, 2004 1:56:50 GMT -5
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About the Kubelwagen Type 82 Africa Corps
Because of its reliability and ease of repair, and since its engine did not require a coolant, the German Kubelwagen proved particularly effective on the searing African desert during WWII. At the request of various divisions in North Africa for a vehicle suitable for the desert, a Continental balloon tire equipped version went into production from 1942. Two types of balloon tires, a grooved and an ungrooved version were used. Because the tires were wider than normal tires, a spacer to raise the height of a spare tire attachment was added to the hood of the car. Some of the balloon tire equipped Type 82 were even used in Italy after the fighting in North Africa stopped in May of 1943.
- Balloon tires are realistically reproduced with semi-pneumatic rubber, and front wheels are steerable.
- Doors can be either open or closed, and a driver figure comes with the kit.
- The trunk lid behind the rear seat can be modeled in either open or closed position. Kit comes with a variety of accessories including jerry cans for drinking water, MP40 short machine gun, and gas mask case.
- The engine room cover can be either open or closed. The compartment holds mechanical equipment including air cleaner, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine and repair tools including air pump.
- Intricate details are recreated on the hidden undersurface components such as central tube, suspension, and engine guard.
- A figure of Rommel, the great desert commander, is also included in the kit. His appearance in the tropical uniform comes to life.
About the model
1/16 scale plastic model construction kit Overall length: 238mm, overall width: 103mm, overall height: 93mm Precisely replicated balloon tire equipped Kubelwagen Type 82 - Africa version Instrument panel, seats and 4-wheel independent suspension system are also reproduced realistically. All the doors and engine room cover can be modeled in either open or closed position. The engine room shows mechanical equipment including air cleaner, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed air cooled engine and repair tools Balloon tires are of semi-pneumatic rubber and front wheels are steerable. Includes accessories such as jerry cans and canteen for drinking water, Rommel figure and a driver figure.