Riich Model RV35012 IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 – 1:35 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Riich Model RV35012 IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 is a high-quality 1:35 scale plastic model kit depicting the German artillery limber IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 from World War II. The model is primarily dedicated to advanced historical modelers interested in German motorized infantry vehicles, as well as in creating dioramas from the 1936–1945 period.

• Scale: 1:35 – ideal for building military dioramas and highly detailed collectible displays.
• Country of origin of the original vehicle: Germany.
• Historical period: World War II (years of service 1936–1945).
• Product category: Plastic model kit (assembly kit). The set does not include glue or paints.
• Number of parts: complete IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 wagon with a detailed Zwillingslafette 36 platform and three German soldier figures operating the vehicle.
• Material: High-quality injection-molded plastic, characterized by precise reproduction of details such as the wagon's suspension, rigging components, equipment, and armament.
• Build difficulty level: 4/5 – model recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the large number of small parts and the complexity of assembling the machine gun platform and figures.
• The set is suitable for collectors of World War II German equipment, dioramists, and military history enthusiasts.

The IF.5 Maschinengewehrwagen 36 was a lightweight, four-wheeled horse-drawn wagon specifically designed for transporting MG34/MG42 machine guns, ammunition, and equipment in German Wehrmacht infantry units. Equipped with the distinctive twin-mount Zwillingslafette, it allowed for convenient transportation of the MG team with its crew, which was crucial on the Eastern and Western fronts between 1939 and 1945. This type of wagon was used during mobile operations by German battalions and in supply convoys – for example, it enabled rapid movement across challenging terrain.

The Riich Model RV35012 kit stands out for its excellent representation of the IF.5 structure as well as realistic figures of soldiers in dynamic poses. Accurate details and an optimal difficulty level ensure that this set will meet the expectations of even the most demanding historical modeling enthusiasts.

We recommend this product to modelers who wish to expand their collection with a unique element of German World War II logistics and weaponry and who want to create an exceptional themed diorama.