1:35 VW Kubelwagen ballon road wheels (weighted) typ 1

The real subject

The VW Kübelwagen was a German light cross-country car of the Second World War, used as a liaison and staff vehicle on practically every battlefield. It was light and simple, but in soft ground it had to fight for its mobility. That is exactly why balloon tires appeared on it: a wide profile and low pressure spread the weight of the vehicle over a larger area, so the wheel does not sink into sand and mud as much.

What the set contains

This is a set of wheels with balloon tires for 1:35 scale, in the rendition designated type 1. The wheels are weighted, that is, sagged under the weight of the vehicle at the point of contact with the road, which is noticeable at once on a finished model. The number of pieces and whether a spare wheel is included are stated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Building and painting tips

• Always turn the wheel with the flattened face down toward the base, or the model will look lifted up.
• Before gluing, stand the vehicle dry on all its wheels and check that it stands level.
• Cut excess material away with a sharp blade a little from the part and sand the remainder down.
• Wash and degrease the wheels before painting, and only then prime them.
• Set the rubber and the rim apart in both tone and degree of gloss, and settle dust and sand mainly into the pattern and toward the sidewalls.

Terms of supply

A wheel set is supplied. The model of the vehicle, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise. Use cyanoacrylate glue to fix them, as it holds even on materials that cement for polystyrene does not grip.