Cobi 1/28 Kettenkrad with Trailer (243 Bricks)
Description
Build a brick model of the Kettenkrad with trailer and discover one of the most unusual vehicles of World War II!
Front of the COBI Kettenkrad with Trailer building set box.
During World War II, the German army needed a light vehicle capable of traversing terrain where standard off-road vehicles could not go. Mud, snow, sandy roads and destroyed infrastructure demanded a design with exceptional mobility.
The Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad was created to meet these needs - a remarkable vehicle combining features of a motorcycle and a half-track tractor. Thanks to its distinctive front wheel and tracked drive, it excelled at transporting soldiers, supplies and light weaponry across all fronts of World War II.
Now you can add this unique vehicle to your collection! The 1:28 scale Kettenkrad with trailer set allows you to build a detailed brick version of one of the Wehrmacht's most distinctive vehicles, complete with a transport trailer and a Luftwaffe soldier figure.
Key information about the COBI Kettenkrad with trailer model
• Manufacturer: COBI
• Catalog number: COBI-2681
• Series: History Collection WWII
• Model name: Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad
• Scale: 1:28
• Number of pieces: 239
• Age: 9+
• Vehicle type: German military half-track tractor
• Figure: 1 (Luftwaffe soldier)
• Printing technology: Pad Printed
• Stickers: none
• Transport trailer: yes
• Dimensions (assembled): 185 × 45 × 50 mm
• Production: European Union
Information about the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad vehicle
What was the Kettenkrad used for?
The history of the Kettenkrad began in the late 1930s, when the German army sought a lightweight vehicle capable of navigating difficult terrain. This led to the creation of the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad, a small military half-track tractor that quickly saw service on all fronts of World War II.
The vehicle combined:
• high mobility in difficult terrain
• compact size
• the ability to transport supplies
• the capacity to tow light military equipment
Kettenkrads were used to transport troops, tow artillery pieces, lay telephone cables and haul ammunition and fuel. They were particularly valued at forward airfields and during operations conducted off-road.
Historical photo of the Kettenkrad half-track vehicle with trailer.
Distinctive half-track design
One of the most recognizable features of the Kettenkrad is its unique design.
The vehicle was equipped with a motorcycle-style front wheel for steering on roads and a tracked drive system that ensured excellent traction in difficult terrain.
The COBI model faithfully reproduces this distinctive design, capturing the appearance of the original vehicle.
Design details of the COBI Kettenkrad brick model with trailer
When designing the model, COBI designers focused on preserving the key features of the actual vehicle.
The model reproduces:
• distinctive semi-tracked configuration
• motorcycle-style front wheel
• transport trailer
• bodywork details
• equipment carried on the trailer
• Luftwaffe soldier figure
This makes the Kettenkrad with trailer model impressive both during assembly and as a finished collector's piece.
Close-up of the printed details reproducing the Kettenkrad model's bodywork.
Rich equipment
The trailer is equipped with numerous accessories that enhance the model's realism.
You will find, among other things:
• backpacks
• two Mauser 98K rifles
• shovels
• barrels
• fuel canisters
• crates
• a crowbar
• sticks
Additionally, the figure comes with two headgear options: a German helmet and a side cap.
Complete display set featuring the Kettenkrad model, trailer with equipment, minifigure, and information plaque.
Luftwaffe soldier figure
The set includes a figure of a Luftwaffe soldier operating the vehicle.
The carefully reproduced uniform and additional equipment help recreate the atmosphere of World War II and add variety to the model's display.
Soldier minifigure in full gear wearing a helmet.
Collector's corner
The COBI model is designed in the popular 1:28 scale.
The 1:28 scale is one of the most characteristic scales for COBI historical models.
Thanks to this, the Kettenkrad with trailer pairs perfectly with other vehicles in the History Collection WWII series.
The finished model measures: 185 × 45 × 50 mm.
This size allows for convenient display:
• on a shelf
• in a display case
• as part of a World War II vehicle collection
Overall dimensions of the model with trailer.
No stickers, only durable prints
In COBI models, key markings are applied as durable prints.
This solution ensures:
• greater aesthetics
• abrasion resistance
• long-lasting appearance
• an easier assembly process
What’s in the box?
The set includes:
• 239 high-quality parts
• an Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad model with a trailer
• a Luftwaffe soldier figure
• equipment and transport accessories
• parts with durable prints
• clear assembly instructions
Why choose a COBI model?
Quality appreciated by builders and collectors alike
• Manufactured in the European Union by a company with over 35 years of experience.
• An excellent gift for model collectors and fans of brick-based modeling.
• Meets European safety standards for children's products.
• Fully compatible with other construction brick brands.
• Durable prints resistant to abrasion and temperature.
• Precision-fit parts.
