Tamiya 35238 - 1:35 Kubelwagen Type 82 Africa Corps

Plastic model kit of the Kübelwagen Type 82 Afrika Korps car in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35238 depicts the Kübelwagen Type 82 in the version used by the German corps in North Africa (the Afrika Korps). The light Volkswagen-based field car is presented in a configuration typical of the hot climate, with extra equipment and figures in tropical uniforms. The model faithfully captures the vehicle's characteristic shape.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with body, interior and chassis parts
• Equipment typical of the African theatre
• Figures in tropical uniforms
• Decal sheet and illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35238
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Assembled length: approx. 107 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 and approachable assembly. Paint the interior before closing the body. African vehicles usually wore a sand finish – emphasise the final result with a wash and weathering imitating desert dust.

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 – Kübelwagen Type 82 (Afrika Korps):

The Kübelwagen was a light, simple field car based on the Volkswagen design, used by German forces on all fronts. Examples sent to North Africa were equipped to suit desert conditions. The vehicle served for transport, liaison and support tasks.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 3.74 m
• Width: approx. 1.60 m
• Height: approx. 1.65 m
• Powerplant: air-cooled petrol engine, approx. 25 hp
• Max speed: approx. 80 km/h
• Seats: 4
• Feature: light field car based on the VW, African configuration

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.