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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

Kubelwagen (1943) Photos

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-Decals

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 Stalingrad #2: 3rd Inf. Div & 16th Inf. Div." (35-C1184)

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