The German Pkw.K1 Type 82 (bucket car), as one of the symbols of the German army during World War II, was not only widely used in the North African theater but also highly active on the Eastern Front.
As the 'Operation Barbarossa' progressed and winter set in across the Soviet Union, the muddy roads caused great hardship for the German army. However, the bucket car, with its lightweight body, smooth and flat chassis, and axles equipped with gear-reduction wheel hubs that provided greater torque and higher ground clearance, allowed it to be easily freed when trapped in mud. The vehicle featured a rear-mounted air-cooled engine, which was highly resistant to cold weather, and even if the front of the vehicle was hit, the engine’s operation remained unaffected.
On the Eastern Front, every armored unit was equipped with a large number of bucket cars for various tasks. The German military even installed a special starting device at the rear of the vehicle to help start the engines of 'Tiger' and 'Panther' tanks, which had become immobilized in the freezing winter temperatures.
MENG now announces this latest VS-016 1/35 German Pkw.K1 Type 82 (Eastern Front) model kit. Once assembled, the model measures 110 mm in length, 46 mm in width, and 49 mm in height. This model is an accurate replica of the Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 (Eastern Front). This kit includes high-precision decals, high-quality soft vinyl tires, and provides three paint schemes.
This is an accurate and detailed replica of the Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 (Eastern Front).
Fabric-patterned seats, soft top and headlight canvas covers are designed by digital sculpting, and they feature natural and vivid details.
Windshields, windows and lights are replicated with transparent parts.
The chassis adopts a three-piece design, excellently replicating the structure of the real vehicle.
The floor parts are replicated following the real vehicle’s structure, and they are easy to assemble and paint.
Separate front axle parts design excellently replicates of the actual car structure. It features a simple snap-fit design.
Optional accessories such as the 98k rifle and jerry cans are provided. Compared to the North Africa version, the positions of the jerry cans have been moved from above the front wheel fenders to above the rear wheel fenders.
The tires, suitable for traveling on muddy terrain, are replicated with soft vinyl parts, and the kit includes a spare tire.
Three paint schemes are provided.
VS-016 German Pkw.K1 Type 82 (Eastern Front)
Scale: 1/35
Available in: October 2024
The VS-016 1/35 German Pkw.K1 Type 82 (Eastern Front) model kit meticulously recreates the real vehicle’s exterior and detailed features, making it a must-have for modelers.
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