Hobby Boss 82424 1/35 Scale M26 Pershing Collector Kit  [HB-82424]

Hobby Boss 82424 - 1/35 M26 Pershing Heavy Tank
Price:
NZD$28.22
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-82424
Condition:
Brand New
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Hobby Boss 1/35 M26 Pershing - Modeller Brief

The Hobby Boss 1/35 M26 Pershing Heavy Tank kit recreates the T26E3 General Pershing, a late war design noted for its heavier armour and improved armament. This kit provides a close study of the tank's form and period details, ideal for modellers interested in authenticity.

Service History and Design Highlights

The M26 Pershing saw service in the final European campaigns and signalled a move towards heavier Allied tanks. The kit showcases the Pershing's defensive profile and gun layout, helping modellers appreciate its combat role.

Construction and Fitment Tips

At 1/35 scale, this Hobby Boss release offers detailed sprues that match the complexity of the subject. Expect careful trimming and test fitting, particularly around the suspension and turret components, to ensure clean joins and accurate alignment.

Presentation and Diorama Use

Completed, the Pershing makes a convincing focal point for a battlefield vignette or museum-style shelf display. Its proportions work well with realistic weathering and base details to convey scale and context.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly Required: Yes
  • Paint and Decals: Not included
It is more suited to modellers with some experience. Newbies can build it but should be prepared for fiddly parts and to learn fitting techniques.
Refer to historical references for late war olive drab shades. Acrylic or enamel paints both work; pre-shading and filters help bring out panel details.
The kit features plastic tracks that are static when assembled. Enthusiasts often replace them with aftermarket link-and-length tracks for added realism.
Online hobby stores and specialised resin suppliers offer metal barrels, photoetch sets and stowage items compatible with 1/35 Pershing builds.

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