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Thursday, October 04, 2012 - 03:54 AM UTC
MiniArt has upgraded their information on their latest soft skin transport the L1500A (Kfz.70) GERMAN PERSONNEL CAR.
This L1500A (Kfz.70) GERMAN PERSONNEL CAR from MiniArt is one soft skin vehicle I really want to get my hands on as it has grabbed my attention with the number of uses it can be put to and it has a large number of display options. Here is the information that MiniArt has released with the kit so far;

L1500 A 4x4 and L1500 S 4x2 trucks were developed by Mercedes-Benz Company in 1941.

The vehicle was classified same as Steyr 1500A and Horch Typ. The basic type of body became Kfz.70, designed for transporting of 7 person including driver. For bad weather condition the body was equipped with retractable top and canvas panel, which could be settled on doors and sides. Trucks Mercedes-Benz L 1500A with Kfz. 70 were widely used, frequently trucks were as heavy staff cars.

Also different bodies were based on L 1500A and L 1500S chassis, particularly fire trucks, radio cars and ambulances were produced on the L 1500A and L 1500S bases. More often for radio cars and ambulances were used 4x2 chassis.

L 1500A trucks were produced from June of 1941 till July 1943, were produced 4900 trucks. Production of L 1500S started same in June of 1941, but was continued till July of 1944 and were produced 4100 trucks.

Model details:
• Highly detailed model
• All New Tooling. Up-to-date technology using sliding moulds.
• Fully-detailed engine compartment and chassis
• 467 parts
• 86 PE parts
• Decals included
• Full-color instruction

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I do like the look of this truck, damn more money to spend...
OCT 04, 2012 - 04:42 AM
This does look great, albeit a brutish and ugly looking vehicle, the detail is great. I like that the core of the engine halves leave flat mating surfaces when assembled, this will make it a lot easier to clean up and leave a better looking engine.
OCT 04, 2012 - 08:40 AM
Thanks, Darren! What a great time for soft skins!
OCT 04, 2012 - 09:17 AM
Simply amazing. Their kits keep getting better and better...
OCT 05, 2012 - 01:49 PM
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