Heller 35325 Panhard 178 Starter Kit 1/35 – plastic model kit of a French WWII armored car

The Heller 35325 Panhard 178 Starter Kit is a unique starter set in 1/35 scale, allowing any modeler, regardless of skill level, to faithfully recreate the iconic Panhard 178 armored car (also known as the Panhard AMD-35). This vehicle served in the French army as a reconnaissance vehicle during the World War II period. It was manufactured between 1937 and 1940 and widely used by the French, including during the French Campaign in 1940. After the occupation of France, some units were seized by the Germans and incorporated into their reconnaissance units.

The Heller 35325 starter set is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring excellent fit and durability of the parts. It includes not only the model parts for assembly but also essential paints, a brush, and glue, making this product an ideal choice for beginner modelers starting their adventure with plastic model building. The vehicle’s details have been reproduced with great precision, including: an armored hull with characteristic flat surfaces, a detailed turret with a 25 mm cannon and machine gun, and typical large, sturdy wheels adapted for off-road driving.

• Scale: 1/35
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Country of use: France (and seized units by Germany)
• Material: plastic
• Kit type: plastic model kit – Starter Kit
• Included: model, basic paints, brush, glue
• Detailed pictorial instructions

The Heller Panhard 178 Starter Kit features relatively easy assembly (difficulty level: 2/5), which makes it mainly intended for beginner and intermediate modelers seeking a faithfully reproduced vehicle with a rich history. We recommend it to those fascinated by armored vehicles and collectors of French military model vehicles. Once assembled, the model is perfect for display, dioramas, and military scenes.

Summary: If you are looking for a complete starter set with high-quality parts, convenient assembly, and an excellent historical background, the Heller 35325 Panhard 178 Starter Kit 1/35 will be a great choice. It contains everything you need to create a faithful miniature of one of the most important French armored cars of World War II!