German VK1602 LEOPARD, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 82460

The German VK1602 Leopard Hobby Boss 82460 is a plastic injection-moulded model kit to be assembled, depicting the German VK 1602 Leopard reconnaissance tank project, at the 1/35 scale. This vehicle reference from the range of military vehicles reproduces a vehicle studied during the Second World War and that remained at the project stage.

The VK 1602 Leopard

The VK 1602 Leopard corresponds to a German reconnaissance tank programme developed in the early 1940s. Its study was part of the search for a reconnaissance vehicle better protected than the light tanks then available. The project did not lead to mass production, making it a particularly interesting subject for enthusiasts of German experimental vehicles and Second World War military projects.

With its compact silhouette, sloped armour and its interleaved road-wheel running gear, the VK 1602 Leopard reflects certain technical directions of the German armoured industry of this period. It naturally fits into a collection dedicated to German armoured vehicles, prototypes, or so-called “paper” subjects.

The Hobby Boss model kit at 1/35

Reference 82460 is offered at the 1/35 scale, a benchmark scale for modelling military vehicles. At this scale, each real dimension is reduced by a factor of 35, allowing you to work on chassis, turret and running gear details while keeping a format suitable for display cases or a diorama.

The kit includes more than 650 parts. It also features photo-etched parts as well as individual link tracks, two advantages for accurately depicting fine areas and the running gear. Once assembled, the model measures 161.8 mm in length and 88.4 mm in width.

Assembly and finishing

Careful preparation of the parts is an important step for this type of 1/35 scale armoured vehicle. The running gear elements and the individual track links require methodical assembly to maintain regular alignment. Photo-etched parts are handled with precision tools and are suited to gluing to metal parts.

Painting over primer generally helps achieve an even finish on both plastic and metal parts. The armour relief details, wheels, tracks and surface features can then be highlighted using classic weathering techniques: dry brushing, washes, dusting, or wear effects, depending on the result you want.

Technical specifications

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82460
• Type : model kit of an assembled military vehicle
• Subject : German VK1602 Leopard
• Scale : 1/35
• Material : injection-moulded plastic
• Number of parts : more than 650
• Length (assembled) : 161.8 mm
• Width (assembled) : 88.4 mm
• Detail parts : photo-etch
• Tracks : individual links
• Period depicted : Second World War

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For assembly and finishing, using plastic model glue, paints, primer, brushes or an airbrush, sandpaper and precision tools is suitable for this detailed military kit.