Kuebelwagen Oddball Versions

[Saxondog]

Ran across these pictures of some rather odd Kuebelwagens. Thought they were interesting. Saxondog

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[DerStiervonScapaFlow]

Would the bottom pic be a "wood gas" conversion with the boiler fitted at the front?

[Saxondog]

I don't know,maybe a battle field smoker? Just an odd looking machine,but it does favor a boiler of some type.

Saxondog

[DerStiervonScapaFlow]

yeah it was
"WOODGAS POWERED VW'S AND OTHER VEHICLES" http://ww2.whidbey.net/jameslux/woodgas.htm

there's a lot of nice variations made though, I quite like this one the Type 87 a 4X4 (GD Division!!! )



more info here http://ojonetwork.com/webs/volkyland/ex ... ction.html

[Saxondog]

This I have to build, all my tanks are from Grossdeutschland units but this is so Unique I have to have one. Any idea of a 1/16 scale kit available? Probably not so it will have to be a scratch build. I have seen a large scale VW Beetle,but it was a 1/25 scale. If you know of one please let me know this is just to cool.

cheers Saxondog

[stug 85]

hi sax my kdf was built from a revell 1/16 1951 beetle it has the split rear screen likr the wartime one hope thid helps

[Saxondog]

Yes,that helps alot. Now I remember your VW and what a fine job you had done. I now know who makes a kit and can start to find it. Thanks alot,Sax

[Abo]

That interests me too as I also have a Kubel and swimmwagon in 1/16th. The only problem is I think its a discontinued kit and as rare as rocking horse poo. I have seen some for sale in the US at $70! There are a couple of outlets on ebay that are a tad cheaper but its gonna be worth it if you can get one.

[DerStiervonScapaFlow]

I'm sure there is many a VW Beetle toy knocking around in diecast top/plastic chassis in our 16thish scale that could form a good basis?


Found one yet Saxondog? :~

[Saxondog]

I have found three, I watching two on E-BAY and am waiting to here from the other e-bayer as to the shipping.If he allows me to bid then maybe I have a chance.

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