Tamiya Military Model Kit
German Horch Type 1a Kit – CA152 (1/35) 35052
This 1/35 scale kit by Tamiya recreates the German Horch Type 1a, a heavy cross-country personnel carrier used extensively by the Wehrmacht during WWII. Featuring an open Kubelsitzer-style body, four-wheel drive, and robust suspension, it was employed in various roles including staff car, light gun tractor, and command vehicle.
- Accurate body and chassis reproduction based on historical reference materials.
- Includes detailed suspension, steering components, and authentic wheel/tire patterns.
- Versatile base vehicle for a wide range of diorama settings.
- Suitable for advanced and intermediate modellers alike.
History: The Horch Type 1a was developed under the German Einheits (standard) programme in the 1930s to address the need for reliable, standardised military transport. Built by Auto-Union/Horch, it featured a V8 engine, four-wheel drive, and was adaptable to various specialist roles such as communications, reconnaissance, and light anti-aircraft duties. It served on all major fronts until the end of the war, becoming one of the most recognisable German military vehicles of its time.
