Kubelwagen Italeri 1:9 Kdf. 1 Typ 82 Kubelwagen

Italeri 1:9 Kdf. 1 Typ 82 Kubelwagen ITA7405
Working suspensions - Public hood - Highly detailed engine - Working canvas roof - Front axle steers - Rubber tires - Color instructions
Typ 82 Kubelwagen is one of the most famous military cars of the Second World War. It was designed by the engineer Ferdinand Porsche and produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen. The project was born to have a simple vehicle, easy to build and easy to maintain and repair. The overall design of the vehicle is without curves and the sheet metal plates are flat. Great simplicity, even in the layout of the frame: just a central tube and the backrest for the engine and gearbox. Thanks to its 998 cm3 petrol engine, the Kubelwagen managed to reach a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The vehicle had no traction on 4x4, but it was extremely reliable on all types of terrain and it was present on all fronts, often in very harsh environmental conditions, where the German army fought throughout the Second World
ldwar. The Kubelwagen can be armed with a mount for an MG34 or MG42 machine gun.

[@davidchin350]

Wow large scale model with big details. Love the working suspension and soft top.

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

Yes that's nice but horrible to build. and poor instructions.. thanks.

[@jaredbmodels]

That is too cool buddy!! Great job 👍

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

Thanks

[@johnsamu]

At that big 1:9 scale it's ideal to make it an RC car by "borrowing" some parts of an actual RC car.

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

yes, maybe an option for later. thanks.

[@philRminiatures]

Superb model!!

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

Thanks 👍

[@luftwaffe4139]

Nice build!

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

Thanks

[@DJFrancoisNL]

Very difficult kit 😬 I had this one to

[@michaellemaire5380]

I also wanted to ask if your Kubelwagen represents a restored vehicle in a private collection? I'm asking because of the odd choice of painting the door handles, windscreen frame, wheel hubs etc... in black, and the silver MG 42 muzzle and ammo drum.

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

sorry for the late response. But no, it is not a specific model. but was annoyed by the frame of the roof. and I wasn't paying attention.

[@michaellemaire5380]

@@DutchScaleBuilder No problem. It's different, but not in a bad way. It's a very clean build! Looks sharp.

[@michaellemaire5380]

I have the original Esci kit and while the kit is impressive given it's age, the one thing that bothers me is the wheels. The tires are too thick and the diameter of the wheel too small. If you compare it to actual photos of wartime Kubelwagens or to other existing kits, it is quite noticeable.

[@FreeMan-JPLK]

👏👌👍

[@johnmaddox7432]

Watching you build this. Reminds me why I will no longer purchase any Italeri products. Short shots, poor fitment, lack of any detail in instructions. You always manage to overcome these obstacles and put out a fine presentation. KUTGW

[@DutchScaleBuilder]

I find exactly the same is also my last for now. Got me pretty annoyed during the build, trying to make the best of it. Thanks

[@metallicat72]

I Had the same issues with this kit, poor fitment of parts, nothing fitted, nothing lined up. never again, I'm sticking to Tamiya. looks ok now but full of superglue and filler.

[@user-fp5pm1fe5f]

😁