1/48 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car

About the Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car Entering production just prior to the start of WWII in 1938, more than 20 million models of the Volkswagen "Beetle" had been built by 2003. Known during the war as the Kdf wagen, the VW came in 3 types: Type 60 civilian sedan, military Type 82E, which featured the Kubelwagen chassis and a sedan body, and military 4WD vehicle Type 87. As many as 546 models of the Type 82E were built between 1941 and 1946. Featuring road clearance 75mm higher than the civilian model, the Type 82E offered improved driving performance. The Volkswagen Type 82E was used as a staff car by many German military and government officials. About the model: - Detailed 1/48 assembly model kit of the Volkswagen Type 82E. - Overall length 80mm. - Accurately depicts the distinctively rounded and curved body of the VW "Beetle". - Model features few parts, allowing easy assembly. - Realistic suspension, chassis undersurface and off-road tires. - One driver figure included. - Choice of 3 sets of markings to depict German military car. Suggested Paint Colors TS-14 - Black TS-3 - Dark Yellow X-1 - Black X-11 - Chrome Silver X-18 - Semi Gloss Black X-7 - Red XF-1 - Flat Black XF-10 - Flat Brown XF-15 - Flat Flesh XF-16 - Flat Aluminum XF-55 - Deck Tan XF-56 - Metallic Grey XF-60 - Dark Yellow XF-65 - Field Grey