Roden 820 Ford V8-G81 Cabriolet 1/35 – Plastic model of a WWII staff car

We present a high-quality plastic model kit Roden 820 Ford V8-G81 Cabriolet in 1/35 scale, which replicates the German light staff car used by the Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe, and police during World War II. This precise model kit faithfully reproduces the details of the vehicle manufactured at the Ford plant in Cologne between 1938–1944.

• Model scale: 1/35
• Operating country: Nazi Germany
• Period of use: World War II (1938–1944)
• Material: high-quality plastic, precisely cast components
• Category: plastic model kit

The Ford V8-G81A Cabriolet, being one of the more popular German passenger cars produced at the Ford plant after 1938, featured a powerful 8-cylinder engine, a durable frame, and an aerodynamic silhouette. At the beginning of the war, many units were requisitioned for military use, where they served primarily as staff and communications vehicles on the Western Front, during the French campaign, and in the first phase of Operation Barbarossa. On the Eastern Front, the loss of regular spare parts supply and extreme terrain limited their usefulness. However, in countries with a developed road network, they served as police radios and administrative vehicles until 1943, and in some cases, even longer.

The Roden 820 model kit is made of excellent quality plastic, ensuring high detail and accurate historical reproduction of the vehicle. The model is intended for more advanced modelers—due to its complicated construction and numerous small parts, we recommend it for intermediate and advanced hobbyists (difficulty level 4/5).

The box contains precise body and chassis parts, a realistically rendered interior, and detailed reproduction of the Ford V8 engine. The kit allows you to build one of the classic Wehrmacht staff cars, making it a perfect addition to any World War II military diorama.

The Roden 820 Ford V8-G81 Cabriolet 1/35 model is an excellent choice for collectors of German vehicles, military history enthusiasts, and fans of 1/35 scale modeling. It will meet the expectations of both collectors and enthusiasts of historical military vehicle reconstruction.