{"product_id":"tam32549","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 German Steyr Type 1500A\/01 Model Kit - TAM32549","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanks may be the stars of the battlefield, but the \"soft\" vehicles supporting the front lines play an\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eequally important role. With the release of the 1\/48 MM Steyr Type 1500A\/01, Tamiya gives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emodellers another interesting subject to add to their WWII armor and aircraft dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrior to the start of WWII, the German army used a variety of vehicles in preparation for their\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emobile Blitzkrieg tactics. However, the \"Schell\" Program of 1940 called for a standardization of\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003evehicles for more efficient production, and one of the vehicles chosen for use was the Austrian\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteyr 1500A\/01. With its air-cooled 3.5 liter V8 engine and 4WD, the vehicle proved to be\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003erugged and reliable, and was produced as a light truck, soft top infantry carrier, and staff car. It\"s\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eversatility made it a useful transport vehicle on all battle fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1\/48 scale assembly kit model of the Steyr Type 1500A\/01.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinctive shape of the engine hood and features such as the side mounted spare tire accurately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ereproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront doors may be modeled in both open and closed positions for increased display\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epossibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDie-cast chassis provides added weight that gives the model greater realism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne driver figure included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 types of high-quality markings are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA great display in and of itself, it is also perfect for dioramas with other Tamiya 1\/48MM vehicles,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eaircraft, figure sets, and accessory sets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAM32549\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Vehicle Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-military-models\"\u003eTamiya Military Models \u0026amp; Armor\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-1-48-military-models\"\u003eTamiya 1\/48 Military Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/military-models\"\u003eMilitary Models\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-paints\"\u003eTamiya Paints \u0026amp; Modeling Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tamiya-models\"\u003eAll Tamiya Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67986265800778,"sku":"TAM32549","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/tam32549","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}