V3000S (production 1941) 1:35 ICM 35411

Plastic military model kit: V3000S (production 1941) 1:35 ICM 35411

We present the plastic model kit of the German military truck V3000S, produced since 1941. This 1:35 scale model was created by ICM and is an excellent representation of one of the most important transport vehicles used by the Wehrmacht during World War II.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 35411

History and use of V3000S: The V3000S truck was one of the most widely produced vehicles in the German fleet during World War II. Manufactured at Ford's plants in Cologne, it was equipped with a V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. Between 1941 and 1946, approximately 25,000 units of this model were produced in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

The V3000S was widely used by all branches of the German military on various fronts, including the Eastern Front, North Africa, Italy, and France. Although this vehicle had limited off-road capabilities due to the lack of all-wheel drive, its versatility and reliability made it indispensable in many military operations. In difficult terrain conditions, many of these trucks were converted into half-track versions known as Maultier.

Technical specifications of V3000S:

• Payload: 3 tons
• Empty weight: 2520 kg
• Length: 6390 mm
• Width: 2250 mm
• Height: 2175 mm
• Wheelbase: 4013 mm
• Track width (front and rear): 1650 mm
• Engine: Ford V8, 8-cylinder, 3.9 l, 95 HP
• Maximum speed: 85 km/h
• Range: 400 km

Assembly recommendations: When assembling the model, it is recommended to work in a well-ventilated area and avoid open flames. For gluing, it is best to use polystyrene glue or its foreign equivalents. When cutting parts from the sprue, it is advisable to use a modeling knife to clean the elements.

Recommended paints for painting the model:

• A 1749 Flat Black
• B 2094 Schwazgam (Dark Gray, matte)
• C 2095 Panzer Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow, matte)
• D 2097 Panzer Olivgrun (Olive Green, matte)
• E 1768 Flat White
• F 1735 Wood
• G 1780 Steel
• H 1795 Gun Metal
• J 1790 Chrome Silver
• K 1785 Rust
• L 1514 Yellow (Semi-matte)
• M 1503 Red (Semi-matte)

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.