The “Star of Africa” Who Downed 158 Enemy Aircraft Loved This Car the Most
In the skies above El Alamein in September 1942, scorching desert gales roared in unison with the thunder of aircraft engines. High above, the Bf 109 bearing the iconic Yellow 14 livery tore through the enemy ranks with impossible tight turns. Yet upon touching down on the airstrip, the 22-year-old Marseille—fresh from another victory—leaped from his cockpit and hopped straight into his personalized Kübelwagen Type 82 vehicle, strikingly emblazoned with “OTTO” and standing out vividly against the swirling dust.
This latest MENG VS-019 1/35 Marseille's Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 OTTO model kit accurately replicates the exterior features and distinctive livery of Marseille's personal vehicle, “OTTO”, with rich and intricate details.
VS-019 Marseille's Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 OTTO
Scale: 1/35
Available in: October 2026
This kit goes far beyond an authentic Kübelwagen Type 82 vehicle model. It brings the legendary crossover of the “Star of Africa”' and “The Desert Fox” to vivid life. Boasting precision weighted balloon tires and two iconic character figures, it is an absolute must-have for both collectors and modellers alike!