| Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3908 German Cargo Truck 1st Panzer Division, early Spring 1940 "Fuel Transporter" |
True 1/72 scale.
Professionally painted.
Weathered finish.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
Rubber wheels roll.
Comes with 4 fuel drums and 3 jerry cans
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Highly collectable.
Professionally painted.
Weathered finish.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
Rubber wheels roll.
Comes with 4 fuel drums and 3 jerry cans
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Highly collectable.
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These trucks started out as a two-wheel drive vehicle and eventually evolved into four-
wheel drive. The 4X2 vehicles were designated Type S (S- Standard) and the 4X4 were
designated Type A (A- Allradentrieb or All Wheel Drive). From 1937 to 1944 there 127
sub-variants produced with the 4X4 going into production in 1940. By simply changing
the body these trucks became cargo and troops transports, fire engines, fuel tenders and
buses. The most important variant was the Einheitskofferansbau (house-type body) that
could be used as an ambulance, radio and communication vans, work-shops on wheels,
laundry or laboratory and countless other adaptations. Towards the end of WWII steel
became a scarce commodity in Germany so the cabs were made from wood and pressed
card that were called “Ersatz”. These trucks became the main cargo truck used by the
Germans and appeared on every battle front. Approximately 140,000 of these trucks
were manufactured in the different variants.
The 3-ton cargo trucks became the back bone of the German military transports. The
military designation for these 3-ton trucks was Kfz. 305. Originally designed as a 4X2
rear-wheel drive but in 1940 a 4-wheel design was made available and it became very
much appreciated by its crew for the cross country abilities. This variant of the 3-ton was
used primarily for cargo transportation but could easily be adapted to handle troops.
These 3-ton trucks continued to be manufactured even when WWII was declared ended
and the S type became the most used truck for German commercial transport. From
1937 to 1944 approximately 82,000 of the Type “S” were built and another 14,000 with a
long wheel-base and 8,300 with a low-level base.
In May of 1940 one of the elite German armored divisions was the 1st Panzer Division.
During this period the 1st joined the XIX Corps headed by General Heinz Guderian who
was about to advance into France through what the Allies thought was the impenetrable
by tanks; Ardennes Forest. By June of 1940 France was forced to sign an armistice that
ended the German campaign. The German Army very rarely used specialized tanker
trucks to transport fuel. To keep the machines of war going large numbers of regular
transport trucks belonging to the Nachschubdienste (Supply Services) were used as
“Fuel Trucks”. The trucks would go to the nearest railway station and take on 200L fuel
barrels or the 20L ”Wehrmachtskanistern”, more commonly known as Jerry Cans. This
type of 20L can was also used for carrying water and marked with “Wasser 20 L”.
Originally these trucks carrying fuel were marked with large warning signs on the doors
and/or sides as well as the rear. An example of the warning was “Feuergefährlich -
Rauchen verboten!” (Flammable – No smoking!). As the war progressed these signs
were reduced in size and in some cases removed completely. If the truck didn’t have
warning signs painted on it then signs that read “Rauchen verboten! B u. G.” (No
smoking, Fuel and equipment”. B –Fuel) were placed around the vehicle.
wheel drive. The 4X2 vehicles were designated Type S (S- Standard) and the 4X4 were
designated Type A (A- Allradentrieb or All Wheel Drive). From 1937 to 1944 there 127
sub-variants produced with the 4X4 going into production in 1940. By simply changing
the body these trucks became cargo and troops transports, fire engines, fuel tenders and
buses. The most important variant was the Einheitskofferansbau (house-type body) that
could be used as an ambulance, radio and communication vans, work-shops on wheels,
laundry or laboratory and countless other adaptations. Towards the end of WWII steel
became a scarce commodity in Germany so the cabs were made from wood and pressed
card that were called “Ersatz”. These trucks became the main cargo truck used by the
Germans and appeared on every battle front. Approximately 140,000 of these trucks
were manufactured in the different variants.
The 3-ton cargo trucks became the back bone of the German military transports. The
military designation for these 3-ton trucks was Kfz. 305. Originally designed as a 4X2
rear-wheel drive but in 1940 a 4-wheel design was made available and it became very
much appreciated by its crew for the cross country abilities. This variant of the 3-ton was
used primarily for cargo transportation but could easily be adapted to handle troops.
These 3-ton trucks continued to be manufactured even when WWII was declared ended
and the S type became the most used truck for German commercial transport. From
1937 to 1944 approximately 82,000 of the Type “S” were built and another 14,000 with a
long wheel-base and 8,300 with a low-level base.
In May of 1940 one of the elite German armored divisions was the 1st Panzer Division.
During this period the 1st joined the XIX Corps headed by General Heinz Guderian who
was about to advance into France through what the Allies thought was the impenetrable
by tanks; Ardennes Forest. By June of 1940 France was forced to sign an armistice that
ended the German campaign. The German Army very rarely used specialized tanker
trucks to transport fuel. To keep the machines of war going large numbers of regular
transport trucks belonging to the Nachschubdienste (Supply Services) were used as
“Fuel Trucks”. The trucks would go to the nearest railway station and take on 200L fuel
barrels or the 20L ”Wehrmachtskanistern”, more commonly known as Jerry Cans. This
type of 20L can was also used for carrying water and marked with “Wasser 20 L”.
Originally these trucks carrying fuel were marked with large warning signs on the doors
and/or sides as well as the rear. An example of the warning was “Feuergefährlich -
Rauchen verboten!” (Flammable – No smoking!). As the war progressed these signs
were reduced in size and in some cases removed completely. If the truck didn’t have
warning signs painted on it then signs that read “Rauchen verboten! B u. G.” (No
smoking, Fuel and equipment”. B –Fuel) were placed around the vehicle.
| Specifications for the base variant of the 2X4 rear-wheel drive 3-Ton Cargo Truck. Performance Engine - (6) cylinder, 3,626 L (221 cu in), 68 hp (51 kW) @ 2,800 rpm Gears - (5) forward, (1) reverse Brakes - Hydraulic all wheels Fuel Type of Fuel - gasoline Capacity - 82 L (21.7 US gal) Consumption On Road - 26 L/100 km (9.0 mpg) Off Road - 35 L/100 km (6.7 mpg) Speed on Road - 85 km/h (52.8 mph) Dimensions Length – 6.10 m (20.03 ft) Width – 2.26 m (7.43 ft) Height – 2.85 m (9.35 ft) Wheel base – 3.600 m (11.81 ft) Weights Weight - 5800 kg (12,790 lb) Usual Maximum Load – 4000 kg (8,818 lb) |
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