Description

      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 .

Kit Features:

• Scale  :  1:35
  
• Item Type  :  Static kit
  
• Model Brief  :  Length: 249.95mm   Width: 100.82mm  Height: 67.71mm
  
• Total Parts  :  237 pcs
  
• Photo Etched Parts  :  1 sheet photo-etched parts
  
• Film Parts  :  Punched Window mask
  
• Total Sprues  :  4 sprues plus lower hull ,cabin , deck and tracks
  
• Camouflage Scheme  :  All of the LWS, I have seen with one exception were painted Dunkelgrau (Dark Gray), and the excepyion was painted Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow).
  
• More Features  :  Summary:
  The German LWS was built to carry up to 20 men and a crew of 3, and it could also tow a floating trailer carrying a vehicle