Land-Wasser Schlepper (LWS) early production

Plastic model kit for building a German Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) - early production

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 249.95 x 100.82 x 67.71 mm
• 237 parts
• Photo-etched parts included
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• rubber tracks
• interior design
• not built/not painted
• Paint and glue not included

Hobby Boss has three Land-Wasser Schlepper in its range, which you can get here (if available): HB82430 Land-Wasser Schlepper (LWS) early production HB82433 Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS) Medium production HB82465 German Land-Wasser-Schlepper early type

Development of the Land-wasser-schlepper (Land-Water-Tractor) started in 1936, but the first 7 vehicles were completed in July of 1940. An additional 14 were produced by March of 1941. It was designed by Rheinmetall-Borsig as an amphibious vehicle for use by engineers but it lacked storage and loading/unloading access. To overcome this problem, special 10 and 20 ton amphibious trailers were made. It carried 3 to 5 men crew and 20 passengers. Another problem was that it was unarmored and could not operate effectively in the combat area. LWS saw service in Russia and North Africa.