ICM V3000S/SSM Maultier ‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’, WWII German Truck

Description

The V3000S with a 95hp V8 petrol engine was launched at the Ford plant in Cologne in 1941. Production continued until the end of World War II, with a total production run of more than 25,000 vehicles. This truck was used by the German army, air force and navy. The vehicle had only rear-wheel drive, so it had insufficient off-road capability. To solve this problem, about 14,000 of these trucks were produced in the Maultier semi-tracked version, designated V3000S/SSM. Along with the tracks, the Maultier was also equipped with brake levers, which allowed the truck to turn on the spot like a tank. Starting in 1943, simplified cabs (‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’) were installed on Wehrmacht trucks to simplify and reduce the cost of production. In turn, the V3000S/SSM Maultier semi-tracked trucks were equipped with such cabs.

Model Features

• Model of the German V3000S/SSM semi-tracked vehicle with a driver’s cab typical of the second half of World War II
• Two variants of wheel fenders (conventional and simplified)
• Three variants of colour schemes – standard yellow (after 1943), camouflaged, and winter versions
• Tactical insignia of grenadier, artillery, and anti-aircraft units included with decals

Markings Available

• V3000S ‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’, 1944
• V3000S ‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’, 1944 (camouflage colour version)
• V3000S ‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’, 1944 (winter colour version)

Model Information

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of Parts: 336 pieces
• Length: 182 mm
• Height: 76 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 294 x 230 x 58 mm