{"product_id":"german-pkw-k1-kubelwagen-type-823-1-35-model-kit-by-meng","title":"German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823 1:35 Model Kit by Meng","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823 (Panzerattrappe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a unique WWII training and deception vehicle based on the famous Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed reproduction of the unusual dummy tank configuration used for training and battlefield deception purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed three-piece chassis design accurately replicating the real vehicle structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed interior including seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and crew compartment fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistically reproduced fabric texture on seats and canvas headlight covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed front axle and floor components based on the original vehicle construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes roof-mounted rotating dummy turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent parts included for windows and headlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft vinyl tyres and spare wheel included for realistic appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed engine covers, external fittings, and vehicle accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded parts designed for accurate assembly and ease of painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for German WWII vehicle collections, training vehicle displays, or unusual military diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meng Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823 (Panzerattrappe)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VS-017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not specified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wheeled vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft vinyl tyres included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 111mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 46mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Kübelwagen Type 823 chassis and body components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior floor and front axle components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed seats and dashboard parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDummy turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent window and headlight parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft vinyl tyres and spare wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal vehicle fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an unusual German military vehicle developed from the successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design during the Second World War. Unlike the standard Kübelwagen, which was designed as a lightweight utility vehicle for transporting personnel and equipment, the Type 823 was adapted as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraining and deception vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to imitate a tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Volkswagen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType 82 Kübelwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Germany’s most recognisable military vehicles of World War II. Developed by Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen programme, it was created as a simple, reliable, and lightweight alternative to conventional military cars. Entering service in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Kübelwagen became widely used by the German armed forces on almost every front due to its excellent mobility and mechanical reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Type 823 variant, sometimes referred to as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzerattrappe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (dummy tank), was developed for specialised purposes rather than frontline combat. These vehicles were modified to resemble armoured vehicles, allowing crews to train alongside infantry and tank units without requiring additional operational tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dummy tank configuration allowed German troops to practise coordination between infantry formations and armoured units. These vehicles helped simulate battlefield conditions, allowing soldiers to learn tactics, movement, and communication procedures while conserving valuable combat vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Type 823 was also reportedly used for deception purposes, particularly in areas such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where dummy vehicles could be used to mislead enemy reconnaissance aircraft and intelligence units. By creating the appearance of larger armoured formations, these vehicles could confuse enemy observers and influence battlefield planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanically, the Type 823 retained the proven Kübelwagen layout. It used a rear-mounted Volkswagen air-cooled engine, independent suspension, and a lightweight chassis that provided excellent mobility over difficult terrain. These characteristics made the Kübelwagen highly effective in environments where heavier vehicles struggled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicle’s simple construction and reliability were among its greatest strengths. Unlike many military vehicles of the period, the Kübelwagen required relatively little maintenance and could operate in a wide range of climates, from the deserts of North Africa to the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough never intended for direct combat, the Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823 represents an interesting aspect of German wartime vehicle development. It demonstrates the importance of training, camouflage, and deception in modern warfare, where misleading enemy intelligence could provide a significant tactical advantage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Type 823 is a rare and unusual subject for military modellers. Its distinctive appearance, connection to the famous Kübelwagen family, and unusual battlefield role make it an interesting addition to WWII vehicle collections and diorama scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopment Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Training Vehicle \/ Dummy Tank \/ Deception Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Vehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volkswagen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically 4 occupants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volkswagen air-cooled flat-four petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None (training\/deception vehicle)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 80 km\/h (50 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 400 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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