Zvezda 3717 - 1:35 German Motorcycle Zundapp K800 with Sidecar and Crew

German Zündapp K800 Motorcycle with Sidecar and Crew – 1:35 scale model

Zvezda 3717 is a 1:35 scale plastic model kit depicting the German Zündapp K800 military motorcycle with sidecar and two Wehrmacht soldiers. This model represents a typical light reconnaissance or dispatch vehicle used by German forces during World War II.

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 6 cm
• Manufacturer: Zvezda
• Skill level: beginner / intermediate

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints, or tools. Assembly and painting required.

About the model kit:

The kit includes plastic parts for assembling the Zündapp K800 motorcycle with an attached sidecar, plus two detailed Wehrmacht figures – a driver and a passenger operating an MG34 machine gun. With its realistic design and good fit, the model can be built as a standalone piece or as part of a diorama.

Tools and supplies needed:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding paper
• Plastic glue
• Paintbrushes
• Paints according to Zvezda's painting guide

About the Zündapp K800:

The Zündapp K800 was a heavy German motorcycle produced between 1933 and 1938. It featured a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 800 cc. Although not originally designed for military use, its durability and ability to carry a sidecar made it suitable for communications, transport, and reconnaissance duties. It saw service mainly in the early years of WWII and in rear-line units.

About Zvezda:

Zvezda is a well-known Russian manufacturer of plastic model kits offering a broad range of military vehicles, aircraft, ships, and historical miniatures. Known for good quality and affordability, Zvezda kits appeal to both novice and experienced modelers around the world.