ICM 35412 model kit 1:35 V3000S/ M (Sd.Kfz.3b) Maultier | Unassembled Plastic Display Model

Ford V3000S/ M (Sd.Kfz.3b) Maultier in 1/35 scale is a plastic model kit by ICM representing a half-track cargo vehicle used during World War II. The vehicle combined a standard truck front section with a tracked rear suspension designed to improve mobility on difficult terrain.

The Maultier series was developed to solve transport challenges on muddy and poorly prepared roads. By replacing the rear wheels with a tracked system, these vehicles could carry supplies and equipment across terrain where conventional trucks struggled to operate.

Ford V3000S/ M (Sd.Kfz.3b) Maultier - Half-Track Cargo Vehicle

The Sd.Kfz.3b Maultier variant was based on the Ford V3000S truck platform and served primarily as a transport vehicle for logistics units. The hybrid wheel-and-track configuration allowed it to move supplies, personnel, and equipment across varied environments while maintaining relatively simple maintenance compared with fully tracked vehicles.

For modelers: Half-track vehicles combine wheeled steering with tracked propulsion, so careful alignment of the front axle and rear track assemblies helps achieve a balanced stance. Painting the cab and cargo bed separately before final assembly can help preserve surface details.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts
• Transparent parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/35
• Model (SKU): ICM35412
• Type: Vehicle Model Kit
• Subject: Ford V3000S/ M (Sd.Kfz.3b) Maultier
• Vehicle type: Half-track cargo truck
• Subject country: Germany
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by ICM belongs to the armor category and represents a World War II logistics vehicle in 1/35 scale.