Hobby Boss 83871 IDF APC Nagmachon 1/35

Hobby Boss 83871 IDF APC Nagmachon 1/35 is an advanced plastic model kit that faithfully recreates the Israeli Nagmachon armored personnel carrier in the popular 1:35 scale. This model is a perfect choice for enthusiasts of modern military equipment and fans of Israeli armored vehicles.

The Nagmachon is derived from the older NagmaShot vehicle, built on the hull of the Centurion Sho't tank known from the 1970s and 1980s. Designed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), this vehicle features massive anti-mine armor and special mounts on the front of the hull for engineering equipment – such as mine rollers, plows, or dozer blades. Early versions of the Nagmachon had characteristic armored shields for soldiers operating machine guns, while more recent versions received a raised superstructure, commonly referred to as the "doghouse".

The vehicle played a significant role during Middle Eastern conflicts – it was seen in urban and anti-terrorist operations during the second Al-Aqsa Intifada in the occupied territories, as well as during the war with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon in 2006. The vehicle was in service from the late 1980s, throughout the 1990s, and is still in use today.

• Model scale: 1:35
• Operator country: Israel
• Era: late 20th century, 1990s, modern day, Middle Eastern conflicts
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The kit contains: over 790 parts, 17 sprues, 2 photo-etched parts
• Dimensions when assembled: length 227.8 mm, width 119.6 mm
• No resin, metal, or chrome-plated parts included
• Category: plastic armored vehicle model kit

Hobby Boss 83871 IDF APC Nagmachon is especially recommended for advanced modelers and those interested in Israeli armored vehicles and modern armed conflicts. The high level of detail, photo-etched elements, and realistic design make this kit an attractive modeling challenge.

Difficulty level: 4/5 – The model requires skill in working with small parts, photo-etched accessories, and precise painting, therefore it is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.