Riich Models CV35A008 Vickers 6-ton Light Tank ALT B Early Production Finland-VAE546 1/35 – Plastic model kit

The Vickers 6-ton ALT B Early Production Finland-VAE546 light tank model from Riich Models is a high-quality plastic assembly kit in the popular 1/35 scale, especially recommended for military enthusiasts and lovers of 20th-century military history. The product represents the "ALT B" variant from the early production series, which was operated by the Finnish armed forces.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: Finland (and many others, this version in Finnish configuration)
• Material: Plastic (high-quality plastic), photo-etched details
• Category: Plastic assembly model kit
• Length when assembled: approx. 14 cm
• Difficulty level: 3 (medium, recommended for modelers with moderate experience)

History of the Vickers 6-ton vehicle

The Vickers 6-ton is a British light tank, designed in the late 1920s, which was widely used worldwide during the interwar period and World War II. The ALT B version featured two independent MG turrets and served as the basis for many designs (e.g., T-26 in the USSR). Finland purchased Vickers 6-ton tanks before the Winter War and successfully used them during the conflict with the USSR (1939–1940), as well as later, adapting them to the harsh conditions of northern Europe. These models gained fame in battles such as Summa and in the defense of the Mannerheim Line.

Kit characteristics

This Riich Models kit stands out for its accurate reproduction of the Finnish version of the historical tank. The set includes:

• Precise details of the hull and turrets
• Photo-etched parts for increased realism
• Options for several painting variants used in Finland
• Clear and legible instructions
• Accurate decals with Finnish markings

Who do we recommend this model for?

We recommend the Riich Models CV35A008 model both to collectors of Finnish and British armored vehicles and to modelers who appreciate unusual and rare designs. It is an ideal choice for creators of Winter War dioramas, as well as intermediate modelers who value a wealth of details and fidelity to the original. The kit does not include paints or glue – we recommend using high-quality products for finishing your model.