Bandai
Kurierwagen Typ 181 - Doppelset
Item Number:
DW35044/45-SET
DW35044/45-SET
Manufacturer
DAS WERK
DAS WERK
Scale:
1:35
1:35
You save: 12 %
instead of: 50.90 €*
Now: 44.95 €*
VAT included plus shipping and handling
Sonderangebot
Appears soon
We expect to arrive at middle / end of October 2026
Expected to be released middle / end of October 2026
DOUBLE SET consisting of two complete kits: DW35044 and DW35045
The VW Type 181—officially designated by the Bundeswehr as "Pkw 0.4 t tmil 4×2" (partially militarized, rear-wheel drive)—was procured starting in 1969 as a robust, cost-effective "stopgap" vehicle for courier, liaison, and driver training duties.
The unarmed base version, lacking radio equipment or blue emergency lights, was a prime example of minimalism: it accommodated four soldiers and completely dispensed with carpeting or interior trim. The interior, featuring bare sheet metal and olive-green synthetic leather seats, included floor drain holes to allow for easy cleaning with a water hose after use. Maximum openness was achieved through a fully collapsible fabric top, a windshield that folded forward, and four doors that could be removed without tools.
The radio-equipped versions (often referred to as *Funk-Kübel*) differed significantly from the base model in both appearance and technical specifications. The standard civilian 12-volt electrical system was insufficient to reliably power the energy-intensive radio sets (such as the SEM 25/35). Consequently, these vehicles were fitted with a military-grade 24-volt system featuring a higher-output alternator and a second battery. The radio equipment was mounted on a special rack—replacing the rear bench seat or occupying the luggage compartment—thereby reducing the Type 181's seating capacity to three or two people. A distinctive visual feature was the prominent, often very long whip antennas mounted on robust brackets (usually attached to the rear left and/or right bodywork). A sturdy branch deflector bar above the windshield protected the delicate antennas from snapping off during off-road driving.
Versions equipped with a special signal system (blue light) were deployed by the Feldjäger (military police), medical service units, and garrison headquarters. On the characteristic olive-green Feldjäger vehicles, the blue rotating beacon was usually mounted on a pole on the left side near the windshield to ensure visibility even when the soft top was open. This setup was complemented by two high-output sirens (Martinshorns) in the front bumper area. These vehicles often combined the best of both worlds: they featured the 24-volt radio system for operational coordination as well as the visual and audible warning signals required to exercise special traffic privileges.
Plastic model kit 35044
Plastic model kit 35045
Scale 1:35
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
The VW Type 181—officially designated by the Bundeswehr as "Pkw 0.4 t tmil 4×2" (partially militarized, rear-wheel drive)—was procured starting in 1969 as a robust, cost-effective "stopgap" vehicle for courier, liaison, and driver training duties.
The unarmed base version, lacking radio equipment or blue emergency lights, was a prime example of minimalism: it accommodated four soldiers and completely dispensed with carpeting or interior trim. The interior, featuring bare sheet metal and olive-green synthetic leather seats, included floor drain holes to allow for easy cleaning with a water hose after use. Maximum openness was achieved through a fully collapsible fabric top, a windshield that folded forward, and four doors that could be removed without tools.
The radio-equipped versions (often referred to as *Funk-Kübel*) differed significantly from the base model in both appearance and technical specifications. The standard civilian 12-volt electrical system was insufficient to reliably power the energy-intensive radio sets (such as the SEM 25/35). Consequently, these vehicles were fitted with a military-grade 24-volt system featuring a higher-output alternator and a second battery. The radio equipment was mounted on a special rack—replacing the rear bench seat or occupying the luggage compartment—thereby reducing the Type 181's seating capacity to three or two people. A distinctive visual feature was the prominent, often very long whip antennas mounted on robust brackets (usually attached to the rear left and/or right bodywork). A sturdy branch deflector bar above the windshield protected the delicate antennas from snapping off during off-road driving.
Versions equipped with a special signal system (blue light) were deployed by the Feldjäger (military police), medical service units, and garrison headquarters. On the characteristic olive-green Feldjäger vehicles, the blue rotating beacon was usually mounted on a pole on the left side near the windshield to ensure visibility even when the soft top was open. This setup was complemented by two high-output sirens (Martinshorns) in the front bumper area. These vehicles often combined the best of both worlds: they featured the 24-volt radio system for operational coordination as well as the visual and audible warning signals required to exercise special traffic privileges.
Plastic model kit 35044
- highly detailed kit
- 3D-printed wheels and folded-open soft top for maximum detail accuracy
- finely printed decal sheet for marking 4 different variants
- complete interior for the crew
- engine hood and side doors can be built open or closed
- pre-cut masking stickers for clear parts
Plastic model kit 35045
- highly detailed kit
- 3D-printed wheels and radio unit (incl. handset) for superior detail accuracy
- closed canvas cover as a single-piece component made of clear material
- finely printed decal sheet for 4 different marking variants
- complete interior for the troop compartment
- engine hood can be built open or closed
- pre-cut masking foils for the clear parts
Scale 1:35
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Customer Reviews 0
Write now your personal experience with this article and help others with their purchase decision.
