1/35 Military Miniature Series No.388
1/35 German Tank Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B
Length: 123 mm (The photo shows the kit after assembly and painting)
After Germany's defeat in World War I, which banned tank development, the first mass-produced operational tank developed by Germany was the Panzer I.
Following the A model that began production in 1934, the improved B model was introduced in 1936.
The engine was upgraded from 57 horsepower in the A model to 100 horsepower, and the welded body structure was extended by about 40 cm.
It was armed with two MG13 machine guns.
Originally developed as a training tank, the Panzer I was deployed in combat during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, followed by the Polish invasion in September 1939, the French campaign in 1940, the Balkan invasion in 1941, and the early stages of the Eastern Front.
Key Features:
- Length: 123mm, Width: 60mm.
- The compact design is realistically modeled based on actual vehicle data.
- The upper hull and turret are accurately reproduced with detailed rivets, made possible by the use of slide molds, ensuring both precision and ease of assembly.
- The tracks feature a sectional assembly with a straight section.
- A tank commander half-figure is included. The headgear options are a beret or a side cap.
- Includes three different markings for the Polish, French, and Russian fronts.
- The rear of the vehicle is recreated with an appropriate level of detail.
- The etched muffler cover increases the precision and realism of the model.
- A tank crew figure with a forward-facing pose, including decals for shoulder epaulets, collar tabs, belt buckles, and hat insignia.
- The turret interior is modeled with a 7.92mm MG13K machine gun and a sighting device.
- The etched muffler cover parts require bending, and special tools are provided.
- The wheel components are split into three parts to recreate the actual shape of the wheels.
- The tank commander figure's headgear can be selected between a beret or a side cap.
- Three different decals are included for the markings.
