Hobby Boss 83809 Befehlsfahrzeug auf Fgst. Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731(f) – 1/35 scale plastic model kit

The Hobby Boss 83809 Befehlsfahrzeug auf Fgst. Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731(f) model represents a German command vehicle based on the chassis of the captured French Renault R35 tank, designated by the Wehrmacht as Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731(f). The kit comes in the popular 1/35 scale, allowing for a detailed recreation of the authentic construction details of this unique World War II vehicle.

The original vehicles were created from French Renault R35 tanks seized by the Germans after the French campaign in 1940. After modifications, including interior reconfiguration and installation of extra radio equipment and accessories, they served as command vehicles (Befehlsfahrzeug). The Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731(f) variant was used mainly on the Eastern Front and during occupation operations in Western Europe from 1940 to 1945. It served in Wehrmacht units, where, due to the small number of such vehicles, it was usually used to support infantry operations or as a staff vehicle.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht), based on a French design
• Historical period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The kit does not include glue or paints
• Includes a clear assembly manual with details of the original construction
• Accurately reproduced armament elements, running gear, and radio turret details
• Possibility of customization using aftermarket accessories (e.g., metal barrels, photo-etched parts)

The Hobby Boss 83809 model is an excellent choice for both advanced and intermediate modelers who want to enrich their collections with a rarely seen command vehicle from World War II. Thanks to advanced sprue technology and rich detailing, the model allows for a very realistic final effect. I assess the difficulty level as 3/5 – assembly requires some precision, but the clear instructions make the work much easier. I recommend this kit to enthusiasts of German military vehicles, historical reenactors, and collectors of unique military equipment from 1939-1945.