1/35 VW type 230 gas gen. (PUR+photo etched
The 1/35th scale model of the VW Type 230 Gas Generator by Special Hobby is a modified version of the legendary Kübelwagen with a gas generator instead of a conventional drive. The kit includes resin parts and etched metal accessories for the maximum level of detail. The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
The Volkswagen Type 230 with a gas generator was one of the improvised propulsion solutions during the fuel shortages of World War II. Based on the Kübelwagen type, this car was equipped with a wood gas generator that allowed the combustion engine to be powered by an alternative fuel. Although it was an emergency solution with limited power and range, cars with gas generatorstors were used both in the rear and by units in the field, especially in the later years of the war.
The Special Hobby 1/35 VW Type 230 Gas Generator features a precise combination of resin and photo-etched parts that capture the the unique details of the generator version - including tanks, pipes and specific body modifications. The high level of detail makes the model ideal for late stage dioramas of thewhere it can provide an interesting technical element at a backstage or supply point.
The model will delight all those interested in unusual military equipment and lesser-known variants of common Wehrmacht vehicles.
The package does not include paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| Weight: | 0.266 kg |
| EAN: | 8595019310094 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Nationality: | German |
| Period: | WW2 |
