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Kfz 1 Kubelwagen Type 82
Specifications
| Country of Origin/Used by: | Germany |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1940 |
| Manufactured by: | Volkswagen |
| Crew: | 1-4 |
| Armament: | (1) MG-34 or MG-42 Machine Gun |
| Engine: | 4 Cylinder |
| Miscellaneous Info: | Used mostly as a staff car, but also used as a scout car occassion. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos (Taken at the 2006 Thunder Over Michigan Show) | Mark Austen - Ohio USA |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos | Clint Freeman - Foster City, California USA |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos | German Bundesarchiv |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos (Photographed at the WWII Victory Museum - Auburn Indiana and WW2 Days - Rockford, Illinois USA) | Patrick Keenan - Editor |
| Kubelwagen Porsche Type 823 "Panzerattrape" (Dummy Tank) Photos (Photographed at the WWII Victory Museum - Auburn Indiana) | Patrick Keenan |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos from 2005 War & Peace Show (Beltring, UK) and 2005 Military Vehicle Show (Kemble, UK) | Dennis Trowbridge - Bristol, UK |
|
Alan Wise Collection |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
Kubelwagen
Technical
Manual
(TM E9-803) (Developed by US Military) |
US War Department via Dave Haugh - Content Editor |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Photos and Information | www.kubelwagen.co.uk website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
 "The Bucket List" (May 2017 Issue of
Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) |
Louise Limb |
| German Early War Armored Fighting Vehicles - World War Two AFV Plans | George Bradford |
| "Industry and Style" (February 2019 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) | John Carroll |
|
Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen: A Visual History of the German Army's
Multi-Purpose Vehicles (Ampersand Group, Inc.) Review at WarWheels by Chuck Aleshire |
David Doyle |
| Kubelwagen Typ 82: From the Military Beetle to the Amphibious Schwimmwagen (Tankograd Publishing) | Dr. H.G. Mayer-Stein |
| l.gl Pkw K1 Typ 82 Kubelwagen | Rossa Graph |
| Modeler's Special Edition: Guide to the Kubelwagen | Military Miniatures In Review |
| Modeling Soft-Skinned Military Vehicles | Osprey Publications |
| "Volkswagen Goes to War, The" (May 2017 Issue of Classic Military Vehicle Magazine) | Karl Ludvigsen |
| VW at War Vol. 1 - Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen & other Special Vehicles | Schiffer Publications |
| VW at War Vol. 2 - Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen | Schiffer Publications |
| VW Kubelwagen in Detail | Frantisek Koran and Jan Mostek |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Model Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Ground Vehicle Set (with Kubelwagen Kit) | Academy | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. Also Comes with Jeep and Kettenkraftrad. |
| German Reconnaissance Set (Sdkfz 222 & Kubelwagen Kits) | Airfix | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Bandai | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic. Out of Production. Same mold as Fuman. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Bego/Platz/Tasca | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | BlueTank | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Out of Production. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | DA Models | 1/48 | Resin? Comes with 1 Figure. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 DAK Model Kit (with Officers) | DML/Dragon | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Same as Hasegawa Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (with Cold Starting Equipment) | DML/Dragon | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Same as Hasegawa Kit. Comes with cold starting equipment, engine, and 3 figures. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (7009) | Esci/Esci-Ertl | 1/9 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Eduard | 1/48 | Resin. Out of Production. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | FM Models | 1/48 | Resin? |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 and Stug IIIG Kits | Fujimi | 1/76 | Injection Molded Plastic. Also comes with Stug III Ausf. G and 3 figures. |
| Kubelwagen and MG Team Kits | Fujimi | 1/76 | Injection Molded Plastic. Also comes with a BMW Motorcycle with Sidecar, 37mm PAK Anti-Tank Gun and 9 Figures. |
| Pzkfw I Kit (with Kubelwagen) | Fujimi | 1/76 | Injection Molded Plastic. Also comes with Panzer I, Motorcycle with Sidecar and 4 Figures. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Fuman | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic. Same Mold as Bandai. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Hasegawa | 1/24 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 DAK Model Kit | Hasegawa | 1/24 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 DAK Model Kit | Hasegawa | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Same as Dragon Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 & BMW Motorcycle Model Kit | Hasegawa | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Heller | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Older Kit. |
| PKW Typ k1 Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (H35002) | Hero Hobby Kits | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. New Tool. |
| PKW Type k1 Kubelwagen Type 82 (2 in 1 + MG34) Model Kit (H35002?) | Hero Hobby Kits | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. New Tool. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (7405) | Italeri | 1/9 | Injection Molded Plastic. Re-box of the Esci kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Italeri | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Older Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (with Rommel Figure) | Italeri | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Older Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Italeri | 1/72 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (7009) | Polistil | 1/9 | Injection Molded Plastic. Re-box of the Esci kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (03073) | Revell | 1/9 | Injection Molded Plastic. Re-box of the Esci kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 "Platinum Edition" Model Kit (03500) | Revell | 1/9 | Injection Molded Plastic. Re-box of the Esci kit. Includes photo etched brass and turned aluminum or brass parts. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Sol | 1/48 | Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 (with Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Figure) Model Kit | Tamiya | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 (European Version) Model Kit | Tamiya | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 “European Campaign” Model Kit (36205) | Tamiya | 1/16 | Injection Molded Plastic. Released 2017. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Older Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (35213) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Newer release. |
| Kubelwagen (DAK) Type 82 Model Kit (35238) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Newer release. |
| Kubelwagen (DAK) Type 82 "Rommel Field Command Post" Model Kit (89649) | Tamiya | 1/35 | Injection Molded Plastic. Newer release. Special release with Tent, a few accessories and three Figures (including Field Marshall Rommel) |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit (32501) | Tamiya | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Kubelwagen (DAK) Type 82 Model Kit (32503) | Tamiya | 1/48 | Injection Molded Plastic |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 (with Crew) Model Kit | Verlinden | 120mm-1/15 | Resin |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (35079) | Aber | 1/35 | For Dragon and Hasegawa Kits |
|
Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen and Kettenkrad Instruments
and Placard Set (AR35313); |
Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Dry Transfer Decals |
|
Kubelwagen, Schwimmwagen and Kettenkrad Instruments
and Placard Set (AR35520); |
Archer Fine Transfers | 1/35 | Waterslide Decals. |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Common Wheel Rim (BK-055) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Off Road Wheel Rim (BK-057) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen Spare Common Off-road (Tread Type 2) Wheel set (BK-058) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen Universal Wheel Cap Set (BK-059) | Bitskreig | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kubelwagen Accessory Set (T35002) | Black Dog | 1/35 | Resin |
| Kübelwagen Africa Korps Accessory Set (T35219) | Black Dog | 1/35 | For the Tamiya kit; Resin |
| Kubelwagen Accessory/Stowage Set (T48032) | Black Dog | 1/48 | For the Tamiya kit; Resin |
Kubelwagen Sagged Wheel Set (DW24001) |
DEF Model | 1/24 | Resin; For Hasegawa Kit. |
Kubelwagen Balloon Tire Wheel Set (DW24002) |
DEF Model | 1/24 | Resin; For Hasegawa Kit. |
| Kubelwagen/Schwimmwagen Wheel Set -2 (DW30038) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Canvas Top (DM35064) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin. For Tamiya Model Kit. |
|
Kubelwagen Mirrors (357121) |
Echelon Fine Details |
1/35 |
For Tamiya Model Kits; "Peel and Stick" Series. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (35514) | Eduard | 1/35 | For Italeri Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (35355) | Eduard | 1/35 | For newer Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (28463) | Eduard | 1/48 | For Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Color Detail Set (28502) | Eduard | 1/48 | For Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (22095) | Eduard | 1/72 | For Academy Kit. |
| Kubelwagen "Balloon" Tire Set (19402) | FC Model Trend | 1/92 | 3D Printed Resin; For the Esci/Italeri/Revell Kits |
| Volkswagen Type 82 Kubelwagen Weighted Wheels (35603) | FC Model Trend | 1/35 | 3D Printed Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Canvas Top | Gaso.Line | 1/48 | For Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Balloon Sand Tires | Gaso.Line | 1/48 | For Bandai/Fuman Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (HLU35025) | Hauler | 1/35 | Multi-Media; For Newer Mold Tamiya Kits |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (48010) | Hauler | 1/48 | For Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Wheel Set (HSR35096) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Sand Wheel Set (HSR35091) | Hussar Productions | 1/35 | Resin. |
| VW Kubelwagen Typ 157 Railroad Wheels (LW35202) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin; For Any Model Kit. |
| VW Kubelwagen Typ-155/4c Schneeketten (HALF-TRACK) Conversion (LW35203) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin; For Dragon or Tamiya Model Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Type 239 "Holzgas" (Gas-Generator) Conversion (LW35204) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Model Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Type 239/LKW Cargo Variant "Holzgas" (Gas-Generator) Conversion (LW35205) | Lead Warrior | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Model Kit. |
| VW Kübelwagen Decals – US Yank Magazine: Paris Liberation 26th August 1944 (LMX 0085) | LM Decals | 1/35 | Decals. |
| Kubelwagen Accessory Set (MAC05) | Mantis Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Kit |
| Kubelwagen Canvas Top (MAC06) | Mantis Miniatures | 1/35 | Resin; For Tamiya Kit |
| Kubelwagen Canvas Window Set (AVM35072) | Minor Model | 1/35 | Photo Etched Brass; For All 1/35 Model Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Tire Chain Set (AVM35077) | Minor Model | 1/35 | Photo Etched Brass; For All 1/35 Model Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Sand Tires | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| Kubelwagen Railroad Wheels | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| Kubelwagen Wheels/Tires (Domed Hub) | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| Kubelwagen Wheels/Tires (Stepped Hub) | MR Models | 1/35 | |
| "Camouflaged" Kubelwagen (North Africa)Conversion (TC0004) | NeoGrade | 1/35 | Resin. Supposedly for Newer Tooled Tamiya Kit. |
| VW Kubelwagen Road Wheels with Chains (RE35-135) | Panzer Art | 1/35 | Resin. |
| "Jenny's" Clamp for Softskins (P35V-010) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass. |
| Rifle Rack Set for Softskins (P35V-009) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Detail Set (P35-090) | Passion Models | 1/35 | Photo-Etched Brass. For the Tamiya Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Wheels & Spare: Off-Road Tread Pattern 1 (QWX-034) | Quick Wheel | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Wheels & Spare: Off-Road Tread Pattern 2 (QWX-036) | Quick Wheel | 1/35 | Resin. |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Interior Decals (QD35055) | Quinta Studio | 1/35 | 3D Printed Decals; For Italeri Kit. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (173) | Royal Model | 1/35 | Resin and Brass PE. Not sure which kit this is for. |
| "German Supplies - Wheels" Set | Scale 75 | 1/35 | Resin. Wheels appear to reprsent Kubelwagen "Balloon" Desert Tires. |
| Kubelwagen Wheel Set (SKP248) | SKP Model | 1/35 | Resin. |
| "1. Skijäger Division: German Skijäger Division on Eastern Front 1944-45” (72-A1069) |
Star-Decal |
1/72 |
Decals. Includes markings for a Kubelwagen |
| "Balkan WW2 #4: Greece” (35-C1273) | Star-Decals | 1/35 | Decals; Includes markings for the AB-41 Armored Car & Kubelwagen |
| "Balkan WW2 #4: Greece” (72-A1053) | Star Decals | 1/72 | Decals; Includes markings for the AB-41 Armored Car & Kubelwagen |
| "Battle for Berlin '45 #1: The End of 11th SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland" (35-981) | Star Decals (ex-Bison Decals) | 1/35 | Decals; contain markings for Kubelwagen and Sdkfz 223 Funkwagen. |
|
"Fall Blau and Stalingrad #1: 60th Inf. Div." (35-C1183) |
Star-Decals |
1/35 |
Decals; Includes Markings for the Kubelwagen. |
|
"Fall Blau and |
Star-Decals |
1/35 |
Decals; Includes Markings for the Kubelwagen. |
| Kubel Engine Maintenance Set (35220) | Tamiya | 1/35 | For Newer Tamiya kit. Comes with 1 Figure, work bench, engine and tools. |
| Kubelwagen Tires with Ice Chains (TWS1048) | The Tank Workshop | 1/35 | For New Cyberhobby/Dragon Kits |
| "Captured Cars in Polish Service" Decal Set (35D19) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for Kubelwagen, Mercedes 170, Opel Olympia, Fiat Topolino/Simca 5CV, Schwimmwagen and Steyr 1500 vehicles |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (35D32) | Toro Model | 1/35 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound and possibly the Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| "Captured & Non-Standard Vehicles in Polish service" (48D15) | Toro Model | 1/48 | Decals. Markings for AB41 Armored Car, M8 Greyhound, Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen. |
| Kubelwagen Canvas Top (102) | Trakz | 1/35 | For newer Tamiya Kit? |
| Kubelwagen Canvas Top with 2 Ribbed Support(103) | Trakz | 1/35 | For newer Tamiya Kit? |
| Kubelwagen Accessory Set (104) | Trakz | 1/35 | For newer Tamiya Kit? |
| Type 82 Kubelwagen Standard Tire Set (TX0068) | Trakz | 1/16 | Resin. Ex-Warriors' Set? |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (1284) | Verlinden | 1/35 | Would probably work for most 1/35 Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Stowage Set (2114) | Verlinden | 1/35 | Would probably work for most 1/35 Kits. |
| Kubelwagen Detail Set (35249) | Voyager Models | 1/35 | For newer Tamiya Kit |
| Type 82 Kubelwagen Standard Tire Set (MW015) | Warriors | 1/16 | Resin. |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| "Camouflaged" Kubelwagen (North Africa) Model Photos) (1/35 Tamiya Model and Neograde Conversion) | Chuck Aleshire - Shorewood, Illinois USA |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit Photos (1/35 Dragon) | David Blankenship- Tallmadge, Ohio USA |
| Kubelwagen Type 82 Model Kit Photos (1/35) | Eduardo Mamoretti - Buenos Aires, Argentina |
