Kettenkrad with Goliath Infantry Cart Model kitTamiya

Product description : Kettenkrad with Goliath Infantry Cart

Model kit Kettenkrad with Goliath Infantry Cart

Following the release of the Kubelwagen as the first model in the 1/48 scale Military Miniature Vehicle (MMV) series, Tamiya introduces the second amazing release, the Kettenkfraftrad.

This is a fabulous complete display kit featuring Kettenkfraftrad with an infantry cart, a demolition vehicle and many other great accessories on a tiny 1/48 scale.

Model can be enjoyed by itself or combined with one of our fantastic 1/48 scale aircraft for a diorama display.

About the Kettenkraftrad (Infantry Cart & Goliath Demolition Vehicle)

Kettenkraftrad: Featuring three forward and one reverse gear the Kettenkraftrad was used as a transportation vehicle, a power generator, a communications vehicle, towing vehicle etc.

Capable of towing up to 4 tons it was widely used to tow artillery and equipment, as well as aircraft when used by the Luftwaffe.

Infantry Cart: A lightweight cart that could be easily towed by just two men, a horse, a motorcycle or a Kettenkraftrad.

The infantry cart was used all throughout WWII, displaying superior versatility and practicality.

Goliath: The Goliath was a remote control operated self-detonation vehicle.

An 800m-long cable enabled remote control access to far away targets and remote detonation of its 60kg load of explosives.

About the Model:

- 1/48 scale high quality plastic model of the Kettenkraftrad as used during WWII
- Overall length of Kettenkraftrad: 64mm
- Set includes accurately detailed Goliath demolition vehicle and infantry cart
- Includes loads of accessories such as two types of grenade launchers, fuel drum, jerrycans, ammunition boxes, rifles and 1 uniformed driver figure
- 5 sets of markings to reproduce both the Germany army or Luftwaffe vehicles.

Scale : 1:48
The 1:48 scale is the queen size scale for model planes. Military models are also available in this scale. A model that is 1:48 scale is 48 times smaller than the real object. For example, a model airplane in the 1:48 scale measures 13 inches / 31.25 cm long if the real object is 15 m (1500 cm).

Type of product : Military model kit
To build a military model plastic, you need the following tools:
- a cutter or cutting pliers
- and model glue.
You can also paint the model with a brush (acrylic or enamel paint).
The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.
Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.
An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.

Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided. You can see our selection with the essential glues and paints or the full range..

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