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Designed for
Bundeswehr T3 Transporter
Tire
Contrans LS-20
Compatible with
Takom
Scale
1/35
Overview
Upgrade your 1/35 Bundeswehr T3 Transporter with these highly detailed 3D-printed replacement wheel sets, engineered specifically for the Takom kit. Developed using technical references and period documentation, the sets faithfully reproduce the distinctive wheels and Continental 185R14C Contrans LS-20 tires used on Bundeswehr T3 Transporters. Each set also includes brake discs for all four wheels and hubcaps for additional detail and a more accurate appearance.
Available in both Ordinary and Weighted versions, these wheel sets allow you to choose the appearance that best suits your Bundeswehr T3 model. The Weighted version features realistic tire deformation at the contact points, creating a naturally loaded appearance and adding visual realism to the finished model.
Authentic Appearance
Carefully designed to reproduce the distinctive appearance of the Continental 185R14C Contrans LS-20 tires used on Bundeswehr T3 Transporters. Available in both Ordinary and Weighted versions to create different appearances for your model.
Engineered for Detail
State-of-the-art resin printing technology, combined with extensive design and production expertise, allows us to reproduce the tread pattern, sidewall details, rim geometry, and other fine features with exceptional clarity and precision. The set also includes brake discs for all four wheels and hubcaps, providing additional detail for the finished model.
Easy Installation
Carefully engineered for the Takom kit, the wheels preserve the correct mounting geometry and dimensions, providing an accurate fit and a smooth installation process.
Technical Features
- Accurate dimensions and proportions
- Correct Continental Contrans LS-20 tread pattern
- Realistic sidewall details and lettering
- Sharp and precise hub and hubcap detail
- Brake discs included for all four wheels
- Realistic tire deformation in Weighted version
- High-resolution resin printing
- Clean and precise mounting surfaces
Compatible Kits
Takom
- 2013 | Bundeswehr T3 Transporter Bus
- 2014 | Bundeswehr T3 Transporter Trucks Double Cab
T3 — Bundeswehr Transport and Utility Vehicle
The T3 was the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter, introduced in 1979 as the successor to the widely used T2. With its practical design, compact dimensions, and versatile body configuration, the T3 became a common sight on European roads and was also adopted for a wide range of military and government applications.
Designed around a robust chassis and rear-mounted engine, the T3 offered good reliability and practical carrying capacity for personnel, equipment, and supplies. Its box-shaped body provided a useful amount of interior space while keeping the vehicle relatively compact and easy to operate. Various body and equipment configurations allowed the T3 to be adapted to different transport and utility roles.
The Bundeswehr used the T3 in a variety of support and transport roles, particularly during the 1980s and early 1990s. Vehicles were used to transport personnel, tools, equipment, and supplies, with different configurations adapted to the requirements of individual units. The T3 could serve as a practical everyday utility vehicle alongside larger military trucks and specialized vehicles.
Bundeswehr T3 Transporters were generally kept functional and practical, with military-specific equipment and markings distinguishing them from their civilian counterparts. Depending on their role, vehicles could be fitted with additional equipment, specialized interior arrangements, and military communication or support equipment. Their widespread use resulted in numerous individual configurations and details that are of interest to scale modelers.
The combination of a compact size, practical design, reliable mechanical construction, and versatile carrying capacity made the T3 a useful Bundeswehr support vehicle. Its distinctive appearance and association with the Bundeswehr of the Cold War and early post-Cold War period have made it a popular subject among military vehicle enthusiasts and scale modelers.