Italeri 1/48 Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz.385 - Kit review

A review of Italeri's, 1/48th scale, Kfz.385 Opel Blitz Tankwagen, (part of Italeri's "Battle of Britain" anniversary series), model kit, released in 2020, under Kit No. 2808, initially released in 2010, under the same kit number. Also available from Italeri, in 1/35 scale, under Kit No. 6467, released in 2012.
This nicely detailed kit, features, optional open/closed rear doors, to display the tankwagen's pumping controls, pre-cut acetate windows, plastic tyres, a "Back of Box" painting guide, and markings for 4 vehicles (France 1940, Eastern Front x 2, Western Europe x 1), plus, "Bonus Decals", which are suitable for use with Ju 87 "Stuka's" squadrons, operating during the Battle of Britian.

[@mikebehm2359]

Thank you Sir. Have a peacefull day mate. Mik

[@mikebehm2359]

Sorry Sir I hit the wrong key, meaning to spell my name clicked the send key. Cheers Mike.

[@PetesKits]

@@mikebehm2359 No worries Mike. Cheers!

[@mikebehm2359]

Thank's. Godspeed my friend. Appreciate you videos.

[@MatterusOD]

Hi Pete. My thoughts as well price wise. I saw the 2020 release in a pile of Italeri for just over $60. Further down in the pile I saw the 2010 release for $30. (AUD) Different decals, 3 schemes. Nice kit for $30 (now in my pile of Italeri). I have their 1/48 Autoblinda AB 41 which is really nice as well (for $28). Accidently bought some 1/48 GMC 6x6 resin wheels (thought they were 1/35 - brain fade!) so now I have Tamiya's 1/48 US Refuelling Truck too! Thanks for the review and the cool photos of it in use. Cheers Matt.

[@PetesKits]

Hi Matt. Glad you liked the review. Yeah. It is a bit odd the way the prices for virtually the same kit, but "updated" with different decals, are set. Currently have my eye on Tamiya's 1/48 US refueller at $30 Au, but I haven't seen Italeri's 1/48 Autoblinda for ages. And don't worry we all suffer from brain fade. Couldn't find the Tamiya cement on my work desk today. Forgot I ran out and the new one was sitting on the shelf above! Talk about getting old! Cheers mate!

[@westring8119]

hello dear Pete,i love yours unboxing!the framework in one piece is a good idea,the cost in France is 30 euros,it's expensive for 1:48;cheers Patrick

[@PetesKits]

Hey Patrick! Glad you liked my unboxings! 30 euros is about $50 Australian, so the price is about the same, there and here. And is expensive for a 48th scale vehicle. Cheers my friend!