Miniart 53031 - 1:35 German 3t Fuel Truck 3,6-36S PmQ-Type

German 3t Fuel Truck 3,6-36S PmQ-Type – 1:35 scale plastic model by MiniArt

The MiniArt 53031 kit represents the German 3t Fuel Truck 3,6-36S PmQ-Type, a refueling vehicle used by the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe during World War II. These trucks were essential for supplying fuel to tanks, vehicles and aircraft on the front lines, operating in diverse conditions from North Africa to the Eastern Front. MiniArt’s kit captures the vehicle’s functional and mechanical complexity with impressive accuracy.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: MiniArt
• Skill level: intermediate / advanced
• Version: 3,6-36S PmQ-Type Fuel Truck
• Material: plastic

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This highly detailed model features a fully reproduced 6-cylinder engine, cab interior, suspension system and complete refueling installation with pump, pipes and hose reels. Photo-etched parts are included to enhance fine details such as steps, brackets and protective meshes. The tanker body can be built in open or closed configuration. Decals offer several Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe marking options for vehicles used across various WWII theaters.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes of various sizes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints in Wehrmacht camouflage colours (Dunkelgelb, Grau, Olivegrün)

About the 3t Fuel Truck 3,6-36S PmQ-Type:

The 3,6-36S PmQ-Type fuel truck was based on a 3-ton chassis used by the German military throughout World War II. Equipped with a large fuel tank and pumping system, it played a vital role in refueling vehicles and aircraft, particularly in forward areas. Rugged and reliable, these trucks served across multiple fronts, ensuring constant mobility of German armored and air units.

Original vehicle data:

• Length: approx. 6.2 m
• Width: 2.2 m
• Height: 2.6 m
• Weight: approx. 3.3 t
• Engine: 6-cylinder gasoline engine, 70–80 hp
• Payload: 3 t
• Top speed: approx. 70 km/h
• Fuel capacity: 2000–2500 liters
• Drive: 4×2

About the manufacturer MiniArt:

MiniArt is a Ukrainian manufacturer renowned for producing historically accurate and highly detailed plastic model kits in 1:35, 1:48 and 1:72 scales. The company’s products are appreciated by modelers worldwide for their precision, fine engineering and inclusion of photo-etched parts for maximum realism.