German Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS)Medium production, 1/72 - Hobby Boss 82919

The German Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) Medium Production model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 82919, reproduces at a scale of 1/72 a German tracked amphibious vehicle from the Second World War. This plastic kit to be assembled depicts an intermediate production version of the Land-Wasser-Schlepper, often abbreviated as LWS.

The Land-Wasser-Schlepper

The LWS was a German amphibious tractor designed to operate both on land and in water. Its design combines a high hull suitable for navigation with a tracked undercarriage. This type of vehicle makes an original subject for a collection of German military vehicles from the Second World War, or for creating a diorama focused on crossing operations and engineering equipment.

The Hobby Boss 82919 model kit

Molded in plastic, this build-it-yourself model is offered in 1/72 scale. Once assembled, it measures approximately 121 mm in length and 44 mm in width. The kit includes more than 20 parts, allowing you to recreate the distinctive volumes of this amphibious vehicle at miniature scale.

At 1/72 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced 72 times. This format is well suited for display alongside other miniature military vehicles and fits easily into a riverbank, quay, or crossing area setting.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic model kit, it is recommended to prepare the parts before gluing by carefully removing mold-marks from the sprues. Applying a primer then makes it easier to paint and helps you check the assembly quality. A light weathering, created with effects of dust, mud, or wear, can enhance the operational look of an amphibious vehicle meant to operate in both land and water environments.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 82919
• Type: plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject: German Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) Medium Production
• Category: amphibious military vehicle
• Scale: 1/72
• Length (assembled): 121 mm
• Width (assembled): 44 mm
• Number of parts: more than 20

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Assembly requires glue suitable for plastic model kits. Paints, a primer, brushes or an airbrush, as well as fine sandpaper, can be used to prepare and finish the model.