Academy 13280 German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw. 35(t) (1/35) – detailed model of a German light tank

Academy 13280 German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw. 35(t) (1:35) is a precisely reproduced plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale. The model represents one of the most important light tanks used by the Wehrmacht in the early period of World War II. The detailing of the kit makes it perfect both as a standalone display piece and as a supplement to historical dioramas.

History of the original

The Pz.Kpfw. 35(t), originally known as the Czech LT vz. 35, was produced for the Czechoslovak Army in the years 1935–1938 by the Škoda company. After the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Nazi Germany, the tanks were incorporated into the Wehrmacht and received the new designation – Panzerkampfwagen 35(t). The tank participated in the campaigns in Poland (1939), France (1940), and at the beginning of Operation Barbarossa against the USSR. It stood out for its reliability and quick response time and was used until the end of 1942, mainly in the armored units of the XIX and XXI Panzer Corps.

Model technical data

• Scale: 1/35
• Vehicle user countries: Third Reich, Czechoslovakia
• Service period: World War II (1939–1942)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Self-assembly required: yes, the model requires gluing and painting (glue and paints sold separately)
• Add-ons: clear plastic parts imitating optics, optional parts for assembling different turret versions
• Category: plastic model kit

Why choose this model?

The Academy 13280 German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw. 35(t) model is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of World War II armored vehicles and the history of armored warfare. Thanks to the high level of detail, abundance of fine elements, and high-quality plastic, the kit enables faithful construction of a miniature historical vehicle. We recommend the product both to intermediate modelers and military enthusiasts interested in accurately recreating Wehrmacht or Czechoslovakian units from the early stages of the war. The assembly difficulty level is rated at 3/5 – it requires precise assembly of suspension and turret components.