Italeri Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz 385

Brand: Italeri

Part No: HC-2808

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The Italeri Opel Blitz Tankwagen Kfz 385 (HC-2808) depicts the Luftwaffe's widely used refuelling truck based on the Wehrmacht's Opel Blitz. Supplied with a decals sheet for four versions and a colour instruction sheet, this kit focuses on the iconic service vehicle that supported air operations across multiple fronts.

Historical Overview

The Opel Blitz was the main truck of the German forces during the Second World War and was often regarded as the 'working mule' of the Wehrmacht. Its sturdy frame, rigid axles with leaf springs, and twin rear wheels enabled a payload of over 3 tons. Powered by a 3,600 cc engine delivering 75 hp, the platform proved versatile, spawning specialised variants such as the Kfz. 385 Tankwagen, the Luftwaffe's common refuelling truck.

With good off-road ability, the Tankwagen could operate on improvised landing fields that characterised many air bases in Africa and Russia. It featured a rear fuel tank with pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof, and a silencer and exhaust repositioned to improve safety during aircraft refuelling.

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Decals sheet for 4 versions
Colour instruction sheet

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DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET

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The Opel Blitz was the main truck used by German forces during the Second World War. It was deployed extensively on all fronts in huge numbers, and was consequently considered to be the “working mule” of the Wehrmacht. Thanks to the sturdy frame, the robust system of rigid axles with leaf springs and the twin-wheels on the back, the Opel Blitz was able to carry a payload of over 3 tons. The 3,600 cc. engine was easy to maintain and provided 75 hp. Thanks to its great flexibility it was the development platform for several special outfits and versions as the Kfz. 385 “Tankwagen” used as most common refilling truck by German Luftwaffe. Thanks to the good off the road characteristics, the vehicle was also able to operate on emergency landing fields without pitch which, during conflict, characterized the air bases in Africa and in Russia. The vehicle was equipped with rear fuel tank with the relative pumping system, a simplified cabin with fabric roof and silencer with exhaust system, repositioned to allow the safe refilling of airplanes.

Key Info:

Brand: Italeri
Part No: HC-2808
Barcode: 8001283028080
Scale: 1:48

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