German light tank pz.kpfw 35 (t) 1:35 academy 13280

Plastic military model kit: German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw 35(t) 1:35 Academy 13280

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II by assembling the German light tank Pz.Kpfw 35(t) in 1:35 scale from the renowned company Academy. This detailed model kit allows you to recreate one of the most important armored vehicles used by Germany in the early years of the war.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Faithfully reproduced 3.7cm kwk 34(t) gun and 7.92mm MG 370 machine gun
• Accurately reconstructed turret, hull, and rivet elements
• Includes markings for the French and Russian fronts
• Two figures included
• Connecting track parts

History of the Pz.Kpfw 35(t) tank: The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t), also known as Pz.Kpfw. 35(t), was a Czechoslovak light tank that was adapted by Germany after the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939. The letter "(t)" in the name stands for "tschechisch," meaning "Czech" in German. A total of 434 units of this tank were produced, of which 244 were taken over by the Germans and 52 by the Slovaks after declaring independence from Czechoslovakia.

This tank was used by the Germans as a substitute for the medium tanks Panzerkampfwagen III and participated in many key military operations, such as the invasion of Poland, the Battle of France, and the invasion of the Soviet Union. Although this tank was initially effective, its limitations, such as thin armor and insufficient firepower, became apparent during the campaign in the USSR, leading to its withdrawal from the front in 1942.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.