SAAB J-32B/E Lansen, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81752

Availability announced for September 2026.

The reference 81752 from Hobby Boss is a plastic-injection military aircraft model kit to assemble, representing the SAAB J-32B/E Lansen at 1/48. This kit lets you recreate one of the iconic jets of Swedish military aviation from the Cold War era, in its J 32B fighter and J 32E electronic warfare variants.

The SAAB 32 Lansen

Designed by Saab for the Swedish Air Force, the Lansen is a twin-seat jet aircraft that entered service during the 1950s. The Saab 32 family was used in several roles, including attack, reconnaissance, fighter operations, and electronic warfare.

The J 32B corresponds to the all-weather fighter version. The J 32E is a variant dedicated to electronic warfare missions, derived from conversions of fighter aircraft. With its characteristic fuselage lines, its side air intakes, and its tandem cockpit layout, the Lansen is an original subject for a collection focused on Swedish aircraft or early European jet fighters.

The Hobby Boss 81752 model kit

Made at a scale of 1/48, this scale model offers a format well-suited to highlighting the Lansen’s shapes and creating a basic airbase diorama. The assembled model measures approximately 314 mm long with a 269 mm wingspan.

The kit includes more than 140 parts spread across six sprues. It notably reproduces the fuselage and wings, the tandem cockpit, the landing gear bays, the jet nozzle, clear parts, as well as the armament and the external tanks provided with the kit. Structural lines are engraved in recessed detail.

Assembly and finishing

Assembling a plastic model requires the right glue, along with careful preparation of the parts before painting. A dry-fit of the main subassemblies helps with alignment of the fuselage, air intakes, wings, and the canopy.

The presence of a tandem cockpit encourages you to work on the interior before closing the fuselage. Applying a primer then helps unify the surfaces and check for any sanding work. Decals and the final finish can be complemented with a light weathering, depending on the look chosen for the aircraft depicted.

Technical characteristics

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 81752
• Type : military aircraft model kit to assemble
• Subject : SAAB J-32B/E Lansen
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : injected plastic
• Number of parts : more than 140
• Number of sprues : 6
• Length (assembled) : approximately 314 mm
• Wingspan (assembled) : approximately 269 mm

Complementary products

To complete the build, plan for plastic model glue, cutting and sanding tools, a primer, suitable paints, as well as products for applying and protecting decals.