Kübelwagen Type 82 Utility Vehicle

Engineering history in collector scale

This model lets you build one of the best-known military utility vehicles of the Second World War as a carefully considered collector’s replica. Its open body, angular mudguards and functional cabin capture the distinctive appearance of the historic vehicle. Muted colours and permanent printed markings reinforce the restrained character of a machine used for transport, liaison and command duties. At 1:12 scale, every contour has room to register, while the finished model stretches to 30.5 cm and makes a confident display piece. The result is not a playful battle scene but a technically focused model intended for a historically contextualised collection.

The build uses 1,326 pieces to take you from the supporting chassis and running gear to the cabin and layered bodywork. Seats, steering wheel, dashboard and controls give the open interior convincing structural depth. Specially shaped elements recreate the wheel arches, side panels and characteristic angles of the front section. Moving features and free-rolling wheels keep the vehicle visually dynamic even though its main role is display. A printed, illustrated manual guides you through this substantial build in a clear sequence.

This set is primarily aimed at adult brick enthusiasts, vehicle modellers and collectors interested in engineering history. Printed instruments, markings and other details create a cohesive finish without relying on stickers. No figures or animals are included, leaving the vehicle itself as the undisputed centrepiece. In a cabinet, its realistic proportions, visible cabin and generous scale are particularly effective.