Tamiya 35225 - 1:35 German Steyr Type 1500A/01

Plastic model kit of the German Steyr Type 1500A/01 field car in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35225 depicts the Steyr Type 1500A/01 – a German four-wheel-drive field car. The vehicle was powered by an air-cooled V8 engine that coped well with both frost and heat, which made the Steyr effective on the Eastern Front and in Africa. It served as a light truck and troop carrier. The model faithfully reproduces the body, interior and chassis.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with body, interior and chassis parts
• Reproduced 4×4 drive and off-road tread wheels
• Decal sheet and illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35225
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Assembled length: approx. 143 mm
• Skill level: beginner/intermediate

Note: glue, paints and modelling tools are not included. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Building the model:

As a Tamiya-tooled kit it features good parts fit. Paint the interior before closing the body. Emphasise the final result with a wash and weathering imitating off-road use.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Plastic cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Brushes of various sizes and modelling paints (acrylic or enamel)
• Panel-line wash to emphasise detail, plus dry-brushing
• Pigments and paints for weathering effects (mud, dust, rust)

About the vehicle – Steyr Type 1500A/01:

The Steyr 1500A was a German field car with an air-cooled V8 engine, which made it resistant to harsh climatic conditions. The 1500A/01 version served as a light truck and troop carrier. These vehicles were used on various fronts for transport, liaison and support tasks.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 5.0 m
• Width: approx. 2.0 m
• Height: approx. 2.2 m
• Powerplant: air-cooled V8 petrol engine, approx. 85 hp
• Max speed: approx. 90 km/h
• Four-wheel drive (4×4)
• Feature: air-cooled V8 engine

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 in Shizuoka, regarded as the heart of Japan's model-making industry. It launched its first injection-moulded plastic kit in 1960 and soon set a global benchmark for quality thanks to precise tooling and excellent parts fit. The 1:35 Military Miniature series is one of the most highly regarded military model lines in the world. Beyond plastic kits in many scales, the company offers a full range of accessories: paints, glues, tools and brushes. Tamiya operates in dozens of countries and remains one of the most recognisable brands in the hobby.