Italeri 6552 STAGHOUND MK. I (1/35)

Italeri 6552 STAGHOUND MK. I in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit that allows for a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous armored cars of World War II. This model enjoys popularity among military enthusiasts and modelers interested in equipment used in 20th-century conflicts.

Historical Information

The Staghound Mk. I was developed at the request of the British Army by Chevrolet in the United States. Officially introduced into service in 1942, the armored car was mainly used by Allied forces, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Polish Armed Forces in the West, as well as Free French units and armies of Commonwealth countries. The Staghound participated in the fighting in North Africa, the Italian campaign, and after the war was used in various armies around the world even up to the 1960s.

Italeri 6552 Model Details

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for building combat dioramas and displaying with figures.
• Historical period: World War II and the post-war years (1942-1960).
• Countries of use: United Kingdom, Canada, Poland, France, Australia, and other Allied countries.
• Material: high-quality plastic – all parts precisely made of durable material, easy to work with and paint.
• No additional items such as metal barrels or photo-etched parts included in the basic set.
• Contents: turret details, hull with reproduced features, complete armament, suspension parts, decals with various Allied markings.
• Category: Plastic model kit.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

We recommend Italeri 6552 STAGHOUND MK. I to all modelers interested in World War II armored technology. Excellent for both intermediate and experienced modelers. The kit offers good detailing and a clear instruction manual. It can be a base for further modifications, such as adding weathering effects or your own aftermarket accessories. We rate the precision of fit of the parts as high.

Building difficulty: 3/5 – recommended for modelers who already have basic experience with 1/35 scale model assembly.

This model will enrich any collection of Allied World War II vehicles with a unique specimen, presenting excellently both solo and in historical dioramas.