Opel Blitz 3 Ton S Model 1936
Recreate an early example of one of Germany’s most recognisable military transport vehicles with this detailed Opel Blitz 3 Ton S Model 1936. Marked with the EARLY PRODUCTION badge, this model specifically represents the early-production 1936 Opel Blitz configuration, making it a fitting choice for pre-war and early-war collections.
Historical Role
The Opel Blitz three-ton truck became an important transport vehicle for the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. The rear-wheel-drive S model was primarily employed on roads and established supply routes, carrying troops, ammunition, fuel, rations and general equipment. Trucks of the Blitz family helped maintain the movement of matériel between railheads, depots and front-line formations, while the adaptable chassis also supported numerous specialist bodies.
Distinctive Appearance
This 1936 model captures the practical styling of the early Opel Blitz, including its rounded engine bonnet, prominent vertical radiator grille, separate front mudguards, externally mounted headlamps and upright cab. The open cargo body and restrained commercial-truck proportions distinguish it from later, more austere wartime vehicles. These features give the model a strong early-production character without relying on exaggerated battlefield additions.
Modelling Uses
An excellent centrepiece or supporting vehicle for early-war German transport columns, depot scenes, airfield settings and roadside dioramas. The smaller scales suit model railways and compact wargaming displays, while the larger scales offer greater presence for painting, weathering and detailed collector displays. It can be presented clean, lightly dusty or heavily worked to represent the demands placed on Wehrmacht supply transport.
Fun Fact
“Blitz” is the German word for “lightning.” Opel used the name for its commercial truck range before the Second World War, and it later became closely associated with German military logistics.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
