GMC Bofors 40mm Gun, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 82459

The GMC Bofors 40mm Gun Hobby Boss 82459 is a static military model kit to assemble at 1/35. It depicts a GMC truck equipped with a 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun, a configuration associated with Second World War air-defense vehicles.

Made of injection-molded plastic, this Hobby Boss kit includes more than 380 parts as well as photo-etched elements. The 1/35 scale reduces each dimension of the real vehicle by a factor of 35 and allows you to create a highly detailed model for a collection of military vehicles or a diorama.

The subject depicted

The 40 mm Bofors gun is an anti-aircraft artillery piece, known for its use during the Second World War. Mounted on a GMC chassis, it combines road mobility with anti-aircraft firepower, making it a particularly interesting subject for enthusiasts of Allied vehicles and air-defense equipment.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic model requires careful preparation of the parts before gluing. Photo-etched components are worked with precision tools and add fine detail to certain features. A suitable primer then makes painting easier and helps you check the quality of the assemblies before applying decoration and any weathering.

Technical features

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 82459
• Type: military vehicle model kit to assemble
• Subject: GMC equipped with a 40 mm Bofors gun
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: injection-molded plastic
• Parts: more than 380 parts
• Additional elements: photo-etching
• Period depicted: Second World War

Complementary products

Building the model generally requires plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, sandpaper, primer, and suitable paints. Brushes or an airbrush can be used for the finishing, detailing, and weathering of the vehicle.