Tamiya 32501 1/48 German Kubelwagen Type 82 Military Model Kit - compact WWII field car for dioramas  [32501]

Tamiya 1/48 Kubelwagen Type 82 - Scale WWII military miniature

The Tamiya 1/48 Military Miniature Vehicle Series opens with the German Kubelwagen Type 82, a versatile light vehicle used by Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe units during World War II. This compact kit suits model builders aiming to add authentic period vehicles to battlefield dioramas.

Background on the Kubelwagen Type 82

Designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche in 1936 as part of the "People's Car" project, the Kubelwagen Type 82 evolved into a dedicated military vehicle as hostilities began. By 1938 the armed forces defined a military version that emphasized simplicity and reliability. Its lightweight monocoque body, dependable engine and rugged suspension helped it work across diverse theatres from desert tracks to snowbound roads. Production reached roughly 51,000 examples by the end of the war.

Kit accuracy and included items

This Tamiya offering reproduces the Kubelwagen's signature short rear fenders and includes a well detailed interior. The kit supplies decals for four marking options, with three representing Luftwaffe liveries, and comes with two standing crew figures to enhance display scenes.