German 2cm Flak 38 Pz.Kpfw.38 (t), 1/35 - Hobby Boss 80140

The German 2cm Flak 38 Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) is a military scale model kit to be assembled at 1/35, published by Hobby Boss under reference 80140. It depicts a German self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle based on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) chassis and equipped with a 2 cm Flak 38 cannon.

The vehicle reproduced

The Flakpanzer 38(t) belongs to the anti-aircraft armoured vehicles used by the German army during the Second World War. Its chassis, derived from the Pz.Kpfw. 38(t), received a rear platform intended for mounting a 2 cm Flak 38 gun. This compact silhouette, characterized by its open fighting compartment and anti-aircraft armament, makes it a particularly interesting subject for a late-war German vehicle scene.

The Hobby Boss model kit

Made at 1/35 scale, this plastic kit lets you build a detailed reproduction of this military vehicle. The box includes 12 sprues as well as one photo-etched sheet. Photo-etching requires careful handling and adds finesse to the relevant parts.

The 1/35 scale is a benchmark in military scale modeling: each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. It is suitable for building a single vehicle, adding figures, or integrating it into a diorama devoted to armoured vehicles and ground equipment from the Second World War.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic kit to be assembled, preparing the parts before gluing helps achieve a high-quality result. A precision cutting tool, glue suitable for polystyrene, fine sanding tools, and modelling putty may be useful depending on the level of finish you want.

Painting can be preceded by a primer to unify the surfaces and make it easier to apply the paint shades. Weathering techniques, dry brushing, washes, and dust effects can then be used to highlight the chassis, armament, and fighting compartment details.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Manufacturer reference : 80140
• Catalogue reference : 3480140
• Type : military vehicle model kit to be assembled
• Subject : German 2cm Flak 38 Pz.Kpfw. 38(t)
• Scale : 1/35
• Material : plastic
• Sprues : 12
• Photo-etching : 1 sheet