German Pzkpfw.I Ausf.F (VK1801)-Late, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 83805

The model kit German PzKpfw.I Ausf.F (VK1801) – Late, reference 83805, is a plastic kit by Hobby Boss in 1/35 scale. It recreates the late version of the Panzerkampfwagen I Ausführung F, also known as VK 18.01, a German armored vehicle from the Second World War.

The vehicle reproduced

The PzKpfw.I Ausf.F differs from the earliest Panzer I versions with a more massive design and reinforced armor. Developed under the designation VK 18.01, it belonged to the family of German light armored vehicles studied during the Second World War. Its compact silhouette, distinctive running gear, and the vehicle hull’s proportions make it an original subject for a collection of German military vehicles in 1/35 scale.

The Hobby Boss 83805 model kit

This inject-molded plastic kit includes more than 280 parts, as well as photo-etched elements. Once assembled, the model measures 125 mm in length and 75.6 mm in width.

The 1/35 scale makes it possible to build a detailed armored vehicle while keeping a display- or diorama-friendly size. Each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35; this is a widely used scale for military vehicle model kits.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic armored vehicle requires careful preparation of the parts before gluing: removing sprue gates, lightly deburring, and dry-fitting the sub-assemblies. Photo-etched parts are best handled with precision tools to preserve their fine details.

Painting may be preceded by a primer suitable for plastic model kits. Weathering operations such as dry brushing, washes, or depicting dust and mud then help to bring out the armor’s contours, the running gear, and exterior details depending on the desired effect.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 83805
• Type : plastic kit of an assembled military vehicle
• Subject : German PzKpfw.I Ausf.F (VK1801), late version
• Scale : 1/35
• Number of parts : more than 280
• Included items : photo-etched parts
• Assembled length : 125 mm
• Assembled width : 75.6 mm

Complementary products

Building this model kit generally requires plastic cement, cutting and sanding tools, as well as paints suitable for scale modeling. A primer, finishing putty, brushes, or an airbrush can complete the equipment depending on the desired level of finish.