152mm ShkH DANA vz. 77, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 85501

The 152mm ShkH DANA vz. 77 from Hobby Boss, reference 85501, is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting a DANA vz. 77 wheeled self-propelled artillery piece armed with a 152 mm howitzer.

The DANA vz. 77 belongs to the family of self-propelled gun-howitzers developed in Czechoslovakia in the late 1970s. Its silhouette combines an eight-wheel road chassis with a protected superstructure housing the armament, making it a particularly interesting subject for a collection of modern military vehicles or in a diorama dedicated to the armies of the Warsaw Pact and Central Europe.

Here, Hobby Boss offers a detailed plastic injection reproduction. The build includes, among other parts, photo-etched components, vinyl tires, a clear sheet for the glazing, as well as decals for four markings. The length of the assembled model is given as 325,6 mm, with a width of 103,3 mm.

At scale 1/35, each real-world dimension of the vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This format highlights the characteristic DANA volumes, its wheeled running gear, and the many details visible on the vehicle. It is also a suitable base for careful painting work, with the ability to enhance raised details using washes, dry-brushing/highlights, and a well-controlled weathering/patina.

As with any plastic model kit, preparing the parts, removing mold lines, gluing, and painting require appropriate tools. Applying a primer before painting helps ensure a uniform finish and good adhesion of the paints. Decals are best applied to a smooth, glossy surface, before the final protective layer and any optional aging/weathering effects.

Technical features:

• Brand: Hobby Boss
• Reference: 85501
• Type: plastic model kit to be assembled
• Subject: 152mm ShkH DANA vz. 77
• Category: military vehicle / self-propelled artillery
• Scale: 1/35
• Length (assembled): 325,6 mm
• Width (assembled): 103,3 mm
• Included items: photo-etched parts, vinyl tires, clear sheet for glazing, and decals for four markings

Glue, paints, cutting tools, abrasives, and finishing products are required to complete the assembly and decoration.