Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapon Platform, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 84520

The Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapon Platform by Hobby Boss, reference 84520, is a military model kit to be assembled at 1/35. It recreates the Jackal 1, a British high-mobility vehicle intended for reconnaissance and fire support missions. This injection-molded plastic kit captures the distinctive open architecture of this modern 4x4 vehicle.

The real vehicle

The Jackal belongs to the British High Mobility Transporter family of vehicles. Designed to move quickly over difficult terrain, it was notably used by British forces during operations in Afghanistan. Its low profile, open chassis, open crew compartment, and external equipment make it a particularly interesting subject for a contemporary build or a 1/35 military diorama.

Kit contents and features

Hobby Boss reference 84520 is a detailed plastic kit made up of more than 800 parts. The set includes 14 sprues, an upper hull section, a lower hull section, and rubber tires. Six photo-etched elements are also included to complete certain fine details.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Manufacturer reference : 84520
• Type : military vehicle model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapon Platform
• Scale : 1/35
• Main material : injection-molded plastic
• Number of plastic parts : more than 800
• Sprues : 14, with upper and lower hull sections
• Tires : rubber
• Photo-etch : 6 elements
• Length once assembled : 171.5 mm
• Width once assembled : 68.5 mm

Assembly and finishing

Construction allows you to work on the many visible elements of the chassis, the open hull, and the external equipment. The photo-etched parts require careful handling and the use of suitable glue. A methodical build—preparing the sprue attachment points and doing dry runs of sub-assemblies—helps you achieve a clean result.

Painting can then be used to highlight the vehicle’s volumes, the structural reliefs, and the equipment. Applying a primer suitable for plastic models helps even out the surfaces before applying color. A light weathering, created with washes, dry brushing, or dust effects, brings out the operational character of a vehicle designed for off-road travel.

1/35 scale

At 1/35, every dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This scale is widely used for military vehicles and makes it easy to integrate the Jackal 1 into a collection of armored vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles, figures, and scenery elements in the same format.

Useful products for assembly

To build this model, you will need plastic glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasive paper, primer, and the paints required for your chosen decoration. A fine-tip tweezer is useful for placing photo-etched elements.