Hobby Boss 84551 German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G - Early Version 1/35 is a highly detailed plastic tank model kit, a real treat for World War II military enthusiasts and advanced armor modelers. The 1/35 scale provides both an impressive size and the opportunity to reproduce even the smallest construction details of the original vehicle.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany, Wehrmacht
• Historical period: World War II (from mid-1943 to the last days of the war in Europe in 1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic, photo-etched metal parts, metal components (copper cable)
• Category: plastic assembly model kit – armored vehicle
• The kit does not include glue or paints

The model represents one of the most famous early versions of the Panther Ausf.G medium tank, considered a benchmark in World War II armored warfare technology. The Panther G was an improved version introduced from mid-1944 onwards—it featured a new turret, more heavily sloped armor, and numerous manufacturing enhancements. Panther tanks were extensively used in many key battles on both the Eastern and Western fronts, including the Battle of Kursk, Normandy, the Ardennes, and during street fighting in Berlin.

The Hobby Boss 84551 model stands out for its exceptional detail and advanced engineering. Key features of the kit:

• more than 1200 parts spread across 26 sprues
• dimensionally accurate to the original: finished model length – 254 mm, width – 97.7 mm
• hull and turret produced using advanced multi-slide mold technology, faithfully reproducing structural details and armor texture
• individually cast track links
• high-quality photo-etched parts and metal elements (e.g., copper cable)

This is an excellent choice for experienced modelers (difficulty level 5/5) seeking accurate replicas of German armored vehicles, as well as those looking to develop their skills in working with photo-etched parts and individual track links. Thanks to its thoughtful design and detailing, this model allows you to build a precise miniature of a vehicle that became a reference for post-war armored tank designs worldwide. Highly recommended for ambitious modelers seeking challenges in 1/35 scale.