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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