Soviet T-26 Light Infantry Tank Mod.1933, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 82495

The Soviet T-26 Light Infantry Tank Mod.1933 model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 82495, recreates at 1/35 a Soviet light tank in its 1933 version. This plastic kit is aimed at enthusiasts of interwar armored vehicles and the early engagements of the Second World War.

The T-26 Mod.1933

The T-26 is a Soviet light tank developed during the 1930s to support the infantry. Derived from the British Vickers 6-Ton concept, it became one of the main armored vehicles of this period in the Soviet Union. The Mod.1933 version features a single turret armed with a 45 mm gun, a characteristic configuration of the T-26 produced before later evolutions in the series.

This subject offers an interesting starting point for a project focused on Soviet armored vehicles of the 1930s, the Spanish Civil War, or the early stages of the German-Soviet conflict, depending on the markings chosen during assembly.

The Hobby Boss 82495 model kit

Made at a scale of 1/35, this build-it-yourself model reproduces the compact proportions of the T-26 Mod.1933. The kit includes over 960 parts and features photo-etched elements, as well as separate link tracks. This design allows you to work with precision on the running gear and the distinctive track appearance of the vehicle.

Once assembled, the model measures 132.2 mm long and 70.7 mm wide. At a scale of 1/35, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by 35 times—an especially popular format for military armored vehicles, detailing, and diorama scenes.

Assembly and finishing

Careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps achieve a clean build, especially on the small running gear components and track links. Photo-etched parts are worked on with appropriate tools and add extra finesse to the details provided by the kit.

For finishing, applying a primer generally helps ensure uniform paint coverage on the plastic and photo-etched parts. Then, weathering techniques such as washes and dry brushing can be used to highlight the armor, turret, and running gear reliefs. Paying special attention to the tracks and lower areas will enhance the realism of a mounted display or diorama presentation.

Technical characteristics

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82495
• Type : build-it-yourself plastic tank model kit
• Subject : Soviet T-26 Light Infantry Tank Mod.1933
• Scale : 1/35
• Number of parts : over 960
• Included items : photo-etched parts and separate track links
• Assembled length : 132.2 mm
• Assembled width : 70.7 mm

Complementary products

Assembly requires model glue for plastic, cutting and sanding tools, and suitable paints. A primer, brushes or an airbrush, aging/weathering products, and a fine tool for photo-etched parts round out the model maker’s toolkit.