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Balaton is to release a new 1/35 van, the Barkas B1000. A civil vehicle, that was widely used by RDA Polizei.

Only the box art and a photo of the first cast, not yet complete, have been shown. The resin kit, with photo etch details, will include decals for the German and Hungarian versions

The B1000 was a remarkable van at the time; the unusually high loading capacity, two-stroke engine, front wheel drive and semi trailing arms suspension differed from the more traditionally constructed vans in the West. Being the only commercially available van in the GDR the factory offered many body styles; a flatbed, a panel van, a people carrier, a box van and an ambulance were all available.

Over 175.000 vehicles were produced from 1961 to 1991, mostly for public service.