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14/02/2023 10:14 am
Minichamps MEGA-rare 1/18 Volkswagen Type 82 Kubelwagen. I have 1/18 WW II (clean & shinny) German Mercedes staff cars but there's something intriguing about this dull 4X4 VW that the German army used extensively throughout WW II. When I saw it (c.18 yrs ago) I had to have it despite not knowing much of the history behind it.
DISCLAIMER: As I've noted before, photos of WW II German tanks, aircraft, ships, etc... do NOT seem to evoke the same deep, personal feelings that German vehicles, with their Swastikas and glossy black or faded grey finishes, do. The sole purpose of these models/pics is to serve as historical replicas, NOTHING else.
David Green and john barry reacted
14/02/2023 6:28 pm
It looks great and very detailed. I have no problem with historical accuracy if desired, so swastikas, rising suns, etc are quite acceptable.
Christopher Moroni reacted
15/02/2023 11:27 am
I like the Notek head lamp. Nice addition. They played it safe with the Wehrmacht license plate. Not too controversial.
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Topic starter
15/02/2023 12:31 pm
@mikedetorrice Throughout the years, I've seen a few authentically realistic dioramas, very historically accurate, yet they almost forced me to look away. Truly some gruesome and controversial scale replications of particular moments in history but, all quite correct.
It's all part of that preverbal "scale accuracy" continuum.
Topic starter
15/02/2023 12:35 pm
@larry-kemling Nice!
I do have more 1/18 WW II "stuff" including armies of figures, more vehicles, a plane, etc... but NOT one tank! Sooner or later, I'm sure I'll "cave" and pick up a few.
I assume your 1/16 is actually an R/C.
Rich Sufficool reacted
15/02/2023 12:43 pm
Yes it’s R/C this brute has steel tracks and weighs in at 17Lbs !definitely wouldn’t want it running over your foot,.🥴
Topic starter
15/02/2023 12:44 pm
I like the Notek head lamp. Nice addition. They played it safe with the Wehrmacht license plate. Not too controversial.
See.... this is what I mean when I noted, "...I like this VW, but really don't understand much of the history behind it.." I do know about that special light (like a Banker's light) for those covert-night operations but only NOW, because of you, do I understand the significance of that plate. I never really gave it any thought.
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Topic starter
15/02/2023 12:46 pm
Yes it’s R/C this brute has steel tracks and weighs in at 17Lbs !definitely wouldn’t want it running over your foot,.🥴
"Steel tracks?!!" I love it!! (17lbs is a nice touch too! 😏)
15/02/2023 12:47 pm
@mikedetorrice Neither crosses (swastika or Balkan) were displayed on softskin vehicles. Armored showed the Balkan cross on the turret sides and occasionally a swastika flag would be temporarily draped atop the turret or engine hatch for air recognition purposes.
Christopher Moroni reacted
15/02/2023 1:34 pm
As to your defensive "disclaimer", from their uniforms (courtesy of Hugo Boss), regalia and weapons systems, their design aesthetics (a weird thing to say for war weaponry) are somehow captivating. In WWll, you didn't have to be a historian to be able to immediately tell, German, American, British and Russian war machines apart. They all had unique built in design cues. Many times I had to defend accurate German models. Models that are made for European distribution are devoid of swastikas and I've had to buy aftermarket decal sheets to complete the build. I have to say that including the appropriate markings doesn't mean I ascribe to the ideology. Same thing can be said for period F1 models with tobacco company sponsors... it doesn't mean I promote smoking.
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Topic starter
15/02/2023 1:58 pm
Thanks for your insight & consideration Rich. ....and yes, I suppose tobacco logos are part of that "scale-accuracy continuum line." 🤔 🤔
John Kuvakas reacted
15/02/2023 2:08 pm
@chris I have a Tiger in 1/18... all plastic but very well done.
Christopher Moroni and John Kuvakas reacted
15/02/2023 10:23 pm
Also have a RC PanzerIII in 1/18 though it’s plastic whereas the Tiger is all metal with the exception of the plastic top deck..
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