SdKfz 3a Maultier 2 Ton Half-Track Cargo Truck

Rubicon Models UK Ltd

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SdKfz 3a Maultier 2 Ton Half-Track Cargo Truck

Rubicon Models UK Ltd

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Beschreibung

The SdKfz 3a Maultier was born out of necessity: when the Wehrmacht got stuck in the spring mud on the Eastern Front, proven Opel Blitz trucks were fitted with track drives - a pragmatic solution that was cheaper than real half-tracks and proved its worth in supply services. The Rubicon model recreates this versatile vehicle in 71 parts and offers numerous configuration options for early and late war versions.

Lieferumfang

• 71 parts on 3 sprues plus cab (plastic)
• One-piece engine and cab assembly (plastic)
• 2 cargo bed options - early or mid/late war variant (plastic)
• 2 headlight options (plastic)
• Removable tarpaulin with open or closed rear flap (plastic)
• Searchlight, spare wheel, benches, and jerry cans as options (plastic)
• Driver and passenger figures (plastic)

Material:

Plastic

SKU: 280046

Produktdetails

Hintergrund & Einordnung

When the Wehrmacht encountered the muddy Rasputitsa conditions on the Eastern Front in the spring of 1941, conventional wheeled vehicles proved utterly unsuitable. However, the existing half-tracks were needed for combat duties and could not simply be relegated to supply roles. The solution was a pragmatic conversion: standard trucks from Opel, Daimler-Benz, Alfa-Romeo, and Ford received discarded track assemblies from the Panzer I - and from the heavier Panzer II for the larger models. Most Maultier conversions were based on the Opel Blitz Model S and proved effective in service. They were cheaper than purpose-built half-tracks and sufficiently effective for supply duties. From 1943, armored variants - the Sd.Kfz. 4 - were developed, some of which were equipped with a ten-barreled rocket launcher as the Panzerwerfer 42.

Einsatz im Spiel

The SdKfz 3a Maultier is a half-track truck for difficult terrain. In-game, it represents resupply, troop transport, or mission logistics, especially in mud, snow, or Eastern Front scenarios. It is useful for thematic armies but remains unarmored and should not be treated as a combat platform.

Sicherheitshinweis

Not a toy.
Not suitable for children under 14 years.
Contains small parts and sharp components.
Supplied unassembled and unpainted.
Assembly required.
Glue and paints not included.

Hersteller

RUBICON MODELS UK Ltd
Walley Street, BIDDULPH, Stoke-on-trent, England, United Kingdom
ST8 6EA

Importeur

Mathieu Alexander Spennhoff
Mathieu's Tavern
Im Teelbruch 40
45219 Essen