03091 German Half-Track L4500R "Maultier"
During "Operation Barbarossa" in the Soviet Union, in the first winter of war in 1941, the German High Command realised that the traditional truck was not suitable for the harsh climate and terrain. The vehicles often got stuck in the deep snow. In order to solve this problem, in 1942 the "Maultier" (mule) was developed. It was a variation on a production truck, on which the rear axle was replaced by a caterpillar track. From 1943, Daimler-Benz produced a half-track based on the all-wheel drive L4500R with the tracked assembly of the armoured fighting vehicle PzKpfw. II. The vehicle designated L4500R had a load carrying capacity of 4.5 tonnes. The model kit has attractive filigree and finely detailed components, including an authentic representation of the wood grain on the platform. In addition the model has a detailed reproduction of the engine, 2 figures (mechanic and driver) and an injection moulded track with individual links and sections. There are decals for 2 German Army versions.
Model-details:
- Detailed finely engraved surfaces
- Platform walls with authentic wood grain
- Detailed track running gear from PzKpfw. II
- Injection moulded tracks with individual links and sections
- Authentic reproduction engine
- Bonnet can be shown open
- Detailed internal fittings
- 2 figures (mechanic and driver)
- Authentic decals for 2 German Army vehicles
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Model details
Scale 1:35
Release date 09/2010
No. of parts 419
Length 224 mm
Skill Level 5
Original details
Type description Half-track vehicle
Year/Period 1937
Origin D
Engine capacity 80 kW
Speed 36 km/h
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