Tamiya 89782 German 3 Ton 4X2 Cargo Truck 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. The Ger 3T 4x2 Cargo Truck Kfz.305 was produced from 1937 to 1944 with approximately 70,000 units built, making it one of the most recognizable German Army trucks of WWII, valued for its durability and strong load carrying capacity and used on fronts ranging from Russia to North Africa to transport troops and supplies until the end of the war. The vehicle parts are produced by Italeri, a leading manufacturer of soft skin vehicle models, with fully detailed features including the suspension and cabin, along with realistic rubber tires. When displayed, loading the rear cargo area with separately available 1/48 scale Military Miniature models and accessories can enhance realism, and the kit includes three decal options for German Army vehicles and one for a Luftwaffe vehicle, with the option to assemble the rear cargo cover in either the open or folded position.