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Hobby 2000, Light military vehicles 1/72 set
- Manufacturer: Hobby 2000
- Part number: 72705
- Year of production: 2024 (new decals, re-release of an Academy kit from 1999)
- Scale: 1/72
- Series: Military series
- Kit type: Fixed-pose vehicle set (x3)
- In-universe role: Light military transport (motorbike half-track/Kettenkrad, Willys Jeep, VW Kubelwagon)
- Purchase date: June 2025 (£8.74 from https://www.puzzlecraftltd.com)
- Build date: ????
Fig. 1: Manufacturer box art. 
Fig. 2: Example of completed model.
This is a re-release of an Academy set originally from 1999, with new decals. I thought I could use the kettenkrad for light aircraft towing duties, and the kubelwagon for Luftwaffe officers visiting the airfield/airbase.
Paints
Paints Used
| Model | Section | Recommended Colour | Selected Colour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kübelwagen | Base | Vallejo Surface Primer Dunkelgelb RAL7026 | ||
| Kübelwagen | Camo | Vallejo Model Colour Saddle Brown | From Vallejo 'German Armour' paint set | |
| Kübelwagen | Camo | Vallejo Model Colour Chocolate Brown | From Vallejo 'German Armour' paint set | |
| Kübelwagen | Camo | Vallejo Model Colour Refractive Green | From Vallejo 'German Armour' paint set | |
| Kübelwagen | Panel Wash | AK Dark Brown Wash | ||
| Kübelwagen | Dirt / Pigments | Ammo Dark Earth pigment | ||
| Kübelwagen | Dirt / Pigments | Vallejo European Splash Mud |
Box Contents
Box
Instructions / assembly information
Parts
Decals
In Progress Images
Volkswagen Kübelwagen
[December 2025] Started assembly of this model first, since it is needed for the German airfield diorama:
Assembly:
Primed and painted:
Panel line and wash:
Pigments and mud:
Finished, ready for driver and passenger:
