{"product_id":"54365-roden-730-opel-blitz-kfz385-tankwagen-172","title":"Roden 730 Opel Blitz Kfz.385 Tankwagen 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoden 730 Opel Blitz Kfz.385 Tankwagen 1\/72 – Plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eRoden 730 Opel Blitz Kfz.385 Tankwagen\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a faithfully reproduced replica of the German fuel truck from the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e period. This vehicle bore the official designation Flugbetriebsstoff Kessel-Kraftwagen (Kfz.385) and was widely used by the \u003cstrong\u003eLuftwaffe\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as other Wehrmacht units from \u003cstrong\u003e1941 to 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e. It mainly served as an airfield tanker, providing fuel supply for fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft on all fronts: from the hot \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e to the freezing terrains of the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background and Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Opel Blitz, in the Kfz.385 version, entered production at the beginning of 1941 as a response to the growing demand for mobile airfield support. Thanks to the universal chassis construction of the Opel Blitz, dozens of special versions were created – the tanker being one of the most important. Although only about 300–500 units of this variant were produced, it was seen on virtually every theatre of operations involving the Luftwaffe. The tankers were used until the end of the war and also with the first jet aircraft, such as the famous \u003cstrong\u003eMesserschmitt Me 262\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for airfield dioramas and military vehicle collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParts: sharply detailed bodywork, running gear, and specialized tanker equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo glue or paints included – use of dedicated modelling supplies is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct requires self-assembly – suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe box includes clear assembly instructions and decals that enable several painting versions (e.g., African campaign, Eastern Front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePurpose and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRoden 730 Opel Blitz Kfz.385 Tankwagen\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice both for military enthusiasts and for builders of World War II aviation dioramas. This model is especially recommended for 1\/72 scale collectors reproducing Luftwaffe ground service vehicles, as well as creators of realistic wartime airfield layouts. Difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – recommended for modellers already with some experience in assembling and painting plastic kits.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Plastic model kit – requires self-assembly and painting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWe Recommend This Product Because\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh level of detail and historical accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe perfect addition to military and aviation dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSolid quality and brand – Roden is a renowned manufacturer of World War II models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIrreplaceable element of any Luftwaffe support vehicle collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723171942734,"sku":"RO730","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/c79181c72d6d7dd6de3e240a5a7c24d7.jpg?v=1755553879","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/54365-roden-730-opel-blitz-kfz385-tankwagen-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}