2808 - 1/48 Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz.385 Italeri  [IT-2808S]

The Opel Blitz finished up being the main car utilized by German forces through the second World War. It was implemented extensively on all fronts in huge figures, and have now been consequently considered the “working mule” concerning the Wehrmacht. Due to the sturdy framework, the robust system of rigid axles with leaf springs along with twin-wheels on right back, the Opel Blitz certainly could carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600 cc. engine finished up being a simple task to put on and supplied 75 hp. After its great freedom it ended up the growth platform for several unique clothing and variations whenever Kfz. 385 “Tankwagen” utilized because countless typical refilling automobile by German Luftwaffe. As a result of good from the road traits, the vehicle was in addition capable use emergency landing companies without pitch which, during conflict, characterized the environmental surroundings bases in Africa as well as in Russia. The vehicle had been filled up with straight back gas tank with the basic pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned enabling the safe refilling of airplanes.