Roden 1/35 Ford V-8-G81A Funkwagen Plastic Model Kit

Description

Recreate a distinctive WWII staff and communications vehicle with the Roden 1/35 Ford V-8-G81A Funkwagen.

Based on the German-produced Ford V8 passenger car converted for military field communications, this 1/35 scale kit features crisp plastic mouldings capturing the unique roof-mounted frame antenna and modified bodywork of the German army’s mobile radio car.

Key Features:

• Accurate Exterior & Roof Antenna: Features the signature large frame radio antenna mounted along the roofline, reproducing the iconic “Funkwagen” silhouette.

• Detailed Interior & Chassis: Includes a fully rendered cab interior, radio station setup, dashboard layout, and detailed undercarriage assembly.

• High-Precision Injection Plastic: Cleanly moulded parts capture fine body lines, door contours, grill detailing, and realistic wheel hubs.

• Military Markings Included: Comes with high-quality water-slide decals for authentic Wehrmacht field radio unit liveries.

Why Hobbyists Love This Kit:

• Unique Subject Matter: WWII military vehicle builders love having a light staff radio car that stands out from standard tanks, trucks, and armoured personnel carriers.

• Great Diorama Centrepiece: The open radio setup and detailed cabin make it an ideal backdrop for command post, field headquarters, or communications team dioramas.

• Rewarding Build & Weathering Canvas: The smooth civilian car curves combined with military paint schemes give modellers a fantastic platform for chipping, dust washes, and realistic field wear.

Specifications & Build Info:

• Scale: 1:35

• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with decal sheet

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Assembly Required: Paint and glue sold separately