Tamiya 32531 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car (1/48) – Plastic assembly model

The Tamiya 32531 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car in 1/48 scale is an excellent choice for fans of military automotive history and modelers specializing in vehicles from the Second World War era. This set allows you to faithfully recreate the staff car used by the Wehrmacht and other German formations.

Historical Information

The Volkswagen Type 82E was a version of the car designed on the basis of the popular "Beetle" (Type 1), combined with elements of the off-road chassis from the Kübelwagen Type 82 model. Production of the vehicle began between 1941 and 1945, and it served as a staff, courier, and officers' transport car on the fronts of Europe, Africa, and Russia during World War II. It featured reinforced suspension and improved off-road capabilities compared to the civilian version, making it highly valued in harsh field conditions.

Features of the Tamiya 32531 model:

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for dioramas and collections from this historical period
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht), World War II (years 1941-1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic ensuring precise detail
• Set contents: frames with assembly parts, historical decals, detailed assembly instructions
• Category: plastic assembly model
• Add-ons: realistic bodywork reproduction, accurate interior details, and faithfully recreated off-road wheels

Difficulty Level and Recommendation

The Tamiya 32531 Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car is rated at a difficulty level of 2/5 – making it an excellent choice for both intermediate modelers and ambitious beginners. Assembly is intuitive, and the excellent quality of sprues allows for a very realistic final effect without the need for advanced modeling skills.

We recommend this model to enthusiasts of historic military vehicles, collectors of 1/48 scale series, and anyone who wishes to develop their modeling skills with a high-quality kit. Tamiya guarantees perfect part fit and building satisfaction.