Bronco CB35003 German Befehlpanzer H38(f) – 1/35 scale plastic model kit

The Bronco CB35003 German Befehlpanzer H38(f) model is a high-quality, highly detailed replica of the German command tank based on the French Hotchkiss H38 chassis, prepared in the popular 1/35 scale. This plastic self-assembly model kit is dedicated to advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of World War II armored vehicles who wish to expand their collection with rare, historical tank variants from the 1939–1945 period.

Historical background and application

The Befehlpanzer H38(f) is the German command tank version built on the chassis of the captured French Hotchkiss H38. After the fall of France in 1940, the Wehrmacht seized a large number of Hotchkiss tanks, some of which were converted into specialized vehicles. The command version, designated Befehlpanzer, was equipped with radios and a characteristic commander’s cupola. They were extensively used by German forces, especially on the Eastern and Western fronts between 1941 and 1944, making this model a valuable item for collectors of equipment used during World War II.

Features of the Bronco CB35003 model

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and collections of historic armored vehicles.
• User country: Germany (Third Reich), captured tank based on the French Hotchkiss H38.
• Historical period: World War II, years 1941–1944.
• Material: high-quality plastic allowing for precise assembly and accurate historical details.
• Kit contents: plastic sprues, clear assembly instructions, decals for German panzer markings.
• Advanced details: realistic reproduction of the commander’s cupola, radio communication components, suspension, and running gear.
• Glue and paints not included – the option for personal selection and painting increases the satisfaction in building the model.

Recommendations and difficulty level

The Bronco CB35003 German Befehlpanzer H38(f) 1/35 scale model is aimed primarily at intermediate and advanced military modelers seeking modeling challenges and looking to expand their collection with a unique armored vehicle used by the Germans during World War II. Difficulty level: 4/5 – basic modeling skills, the ability to work with small parts, and precise painting are required.

This model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of historical reenactments and for building dioramas of battles on the Eastern and Western fronts. Bronco offers a high level of detail fidelity, so your model will surely impress in any collection or at a club exhibition!