Hobby Boss 83842 Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank - Before 1938, scale 1:35

The plastic model kit Hobby Boss 83842 Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank - Before in 1:35 scale is a unique offering for modelers interested in the interwar period and the early years of World War II. The model represents the famous Soviet multi-turreted heavy tank T-35 in its pre-1938 version, which was an icon of Soviet armored vehicle engineering in the 1930s.

Historical Overview

The Soviet T-35 tank is a unique vehicle, being the only five-turreted heavy tank in the world introduced into mass production. It was used by the Red Army mainly during the interwar period and in the early operations of World War II, including during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. Despite its impressive size and firepower, the T-35 suffered from serious mechanical reliability issues, resulting in most vehicles being lost not in combat, but due to technical failures. Due to its complex design and multiple turrets, the interior of the tank was extremely cramped, making operation very difficult.

Model Technical Details

• Scale: 1:35
• Operator country: USSR (Red Army)
• Service period: 1930s, interwar period, start of World War II
• Dimensions after assembly: length 281 mm, width 98 mm
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Number of parts: over 630
• Number of sprues: 20, plus lower and upper hull sections and the turret
• Extras: 2 photo-etched parts for enhanced detailing
• No metal or resin parts included

Product Advantages and Recommendations

Hobby Boss 83842 Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank is a plastic model kit especially recommended for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of Soviet armored vehicles and 20th-century military history. The wealth of details, recreation of even the smallest elements, and the included photo-etched parts allow you to create an exceptionally realistic replica. Building the model requires precision and patience, so the product is rated at difficulty level 4/5. It is an excellent choice for armored vehicle collectors as well as an advanced modeling challenge.

Product Category

This is a plastic model kit designed for static display.