Hobby Boss 83887 Soviet T-12 Medium Tank 1/35 – plastic model kit

Hobby Boss 83887 Soviet T-12 Medium Tank 1/35 is a unique plastic model kit representing the Soviet prototype medium tank T-12. This model from the renowned manufacturer Hobby Boss is designed in the popular and respected 1/35 scale, which allows for the reproduction of even the smallest details of the original and provides collector’s satisfaction.

Vehicle history:
The T-12 medium tank was built as a result of experience with earlier tanks, including the T-18, as well as experimental American layered-armament designs. This tank was developed in the Soviet Union in the interwar period, with development work conducted in the early 1930s. The prototype was equipped with a 45mm gun and three DT machine guns, each 7.62 mm caliber. The T-12 was 7.5 meters long and weighed 19 tons. It was characterized by an unusual octagonal turret with a commander's cupola and additional elements that significantly increased its obstacle-crossing capability, such as the characteristic detachable tail.

The T-12 tank was used mainly for testing and did not enter mass combat production. However, it was an important stage in the development of Soviet armored weaponry, influencing later designs from this period. The historical usage period is the interwar period (the 1930s).

Details of the Hobby Boss 83887 Soviet T-12 Medium Tank 1/35 model:

• Scale: 1/35 – allows for precise reproduction of the vehicle’s details
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Number of parts: over 300 elements, ensuring excellent detail
• 13 sprues, separate upper hull and turret sections
• Individual track links – for a realistic final appearance
• The kit includes photo-etched parts – additional, fine details for advanced modelers
• No resin, metal, or chromed parts included in the kit
• Dimensions of the assembled model: length 178.2 mm, width 75.4 mm
• Official release: February 2017

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Hobby Boss 83887 Soviet T-12 Medium Tank 1/35 kit is recommended primarily for intermediate and advanced armored modelers who value high quality and historical uniqueness. This model is perfect as an addition to a collection of Soviet interwar vehicles and allows you to practice working with photo-etched parts and individual track links.
Difficulty level: 4/5
This model will provide satisfaction to true armored vehicle enthusiasts and collectors of unusual prototypes. It is an excellent choice for anyone looking to expand their diorama with a rarely seen historical vehicle.