IDF PUMA CEV, 1/35 - Hobby Boss 84546

The Hobby Boss 84546 reproduces at 1/35 scale an engineering armored vehicle used by the Israeli defense forces. This snap-together plastic model depicts a heavy vehicle derived from the Sho’t tank chassis, itself from the Centurion family.

PUMA, an engineering armored vehicle

The PUMA was designed to accompany armored units and carry out engineering missions in the field. Its strong protection and tracked chassis make it a particularly interesting subject for a collection dedicated to modern Israeli military vehicles or post-war armored vehicles.

The Hobby Boss model kit

The Hobby Boss kit reference 84546 is made from injection-molded plastic and includes more than 1,200 parts spread across 32 sprues. It features, in particular, a lower hull molded using a slide-molding process, tracks with individual links, a cable and a metal chain, as well as photo-etched parts. A decal sheet is also provided for finishing.

The 1/35 scale allows you to accurately capture the bulky shapes, external equipment, and distinctive details of an engineering armored vehicle while keeping a display-friendly format suitable for showcase presentation or integration into a military diorama.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic scale model of a military vehicle, assembly requires careful preparation of the parts, including removing flash and test-fitting before gluing. The individual track links make it possible to work on the representation of the running gear. Photo-etched elements are best handled with precision tools.

Painting may be preceded by a primer suitable for plastic and metal parts. After applying the decals, a light weathering, dust or mud effects, and focused work on the running areas can enhance realism.

Technical characteristics

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 84546
• Type : snap-together plastic model of a military vehicle
• Subject : IDF PUMA, engineering armored vehicle
• Scale : 1/35
• Parts : more than 1,200 parts
• Sprues : 32
• Included items : photo-etch, metal cable, metal chain, tracks with individual links, and decals

Complementary products

Assembly generally requires plastic model glue, cutting and sanding tools, and suitable paints. A primer, brushes or an airbrush, aging products, and decal solutions can complete the build.