Hobby Boss 82462 Land-Wasser-Schlepper II Upgraded (1/35)

The Hobby Boss 82462 plastic model kit depicts the German amphibious tractor Land-Wasser-Schlepper II ("land-water tractor"), in its upgraded version, in the popular 1/35 scale. This is a unique offering for advanced historical modelers who wish to build a detailed replica of one of the most unusual engineering vehicles of the Wehrmacht from World War II.

Historical Information

The Land-Wasser-Schlepper II was designed in Nazi Germany as a multi-purpose amphibious vehicle, enabling the transport of equipment, personnel, and supplies over both land and water. Originally developed by Krupp as an integral part of preparations for the planned invasion of Great Britain (Operation Sea Lion), it was mainly used on the Eastern Fronts as well as for supplying and evacuating troops. The vehicle's production and usage spanned the years 1940–1945, the period of World War II. Due to its extraordinary construction—a combination of a boat hull with tracked undercarriage—it found applications in river deltas, swamps, and for crossing operations, for example on the Don or during the fights in the Kuban region.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The "Upgraded" version features highly detailed turret, towing equipment, and interior parts
• Photo-etched parts – additional elements to enhance model realism
• Accurate reproduction of the amphibious drive system and hull components
• Sharp surface details, portholes, railings, hatches, and deck fittings
• Clear assembly instructions

Product Category

Plastic model kit ideal for building detailed historical vehicles in 1/35 scale.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Hobby Boss Land-Wasser-Schlepper II Upgraded model is recommended for modelers who already have experience working with larger military vehicle kits – we rate the assembly difficulty at 4/5. The multitude of details and photo-etched parts allows for a highly realistic final result. The kit provides an excellent base both for collectors of German World War II vehicles and for diorama modeling enthusiasts who want to create dynamic scenes of crossings and engineering operations.