Hobby Boss 82424 M26 Pershing Heavy Tank (1/35) – plastic model kit

The Hobby Boss 82424 M26 Pershing Heavy Tank 1/35 scale model is a faithful miniature of the American heavy tank from World War II and the early years of the Cold War. This product is dedicated both to demanding modelers and collectors who are enthusiasts of armored vehicles. The M26 Pershing is a significant part of U.S. armored weaponry history – it was the first modern American heavy tank to see combat on the European front at the end of World War II, and later was used in the early stages of the Korean War.

The offered plastic model kit has been designed with attention to detail, reflecting both the distinctive silhouette and proportions of the original, as well as subtle details such as service hatches, suspension components, and the running gear layout. The kit includes well-reproduced segment tracks and a rich decal sheet allowing for several historical marking versions. The plastic used for the model is high-quality polystyrene, ensuring precision in details and ease of work for modelers.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: United States
• Period of use: World War II (from 1945), Korean War – Cold War
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Additional components: decals for several painting versions, detailed tracks
• Category: plastic model kit

The M26 Pershing took part in, among others, operations on German territory in 1945, where it proved effective against German heavy tanks such as the Tiger and Panther. The vehicle continued its service in the American army during the Korean conflict, where it demonstrated high combat effectiveness.

The Hobby Boss 82424 model is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers. It is especially recommended for enthusiasts of historical diorama scenes and collectors of military armored technology. The reliable quality of the sprues facilitates assembly and painting, while the numerous details allow for a high-level final effect. We rate the difficulty level of this model at 3/5, making it a satisfying challenge for any historical modeling enthusiast.