Tamiya 1/48 Tamiya German Steyr 1500A/01 Plastic Model Kit

Description
Tanks may be the stars of the battlefield, but the "soft" vehicles supporting the front lines play anequally important role. With the release of the 1/48 MM Steyr Type 1500A/01, Tamiya givesmodellers another interesting subject to add to their WWII armor and aircraft dioramas.Prior to the start of WWII, the German army used a variety of vehicles in preparation for theirmobile Blitzkrieg tactics. However, the "Schell" Program of 1940 called for a standardization ofvehicles for more efficient production, and one of the vehicles chosen for use was the AustrianSteyr 1500A/01. With its air-cooled 3.5 liter V8 engine and 4WD, the vehicle proved to berugged and reliable, and was produced as a light truck, soft top infantry carrier, and staff car. It"sversatility made it a useful transport vehicle on all battle fronts.   1/48 scale assembly kit model of the Steyr Type 1500A/01. Distinctive shape of the engine hood and features such as the side mounted spare tire accuratelyreproduced. Front doors may be modeled in both open and closed positions for increased displaypossibilities. Die-cast chassis provides added weight that gives the model greater realism. One driver figure included. 3 types of high-quality markings are also included. A great display in and of itself, it is also perfect for dioramas with other Tamiya 1/48MM vehicles,aircraft, figure sets, and accessory sets.