Welcome to Panzer Models - A home for 1/35 scale modellers

HobbyBoss 1:35 German VK1602 Leopard

82460

2 items left

The German VK1602 Leopard was designed in 1942 as a reconnaissance tank based on the Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. J (VK 1601). It was planned to finish the first prototype by the 1st of September 1942, and the serial production was scheduled for April 1943. However, the project was abandoned when the first prototype was still incomplete. The reason for cancellation was that the tank's gun, the 50 mm L/60, was insufficient to fight against modern Soviet and Western tanks, which made the vehicle vulnerable. Moreover, the Leopard had a very high weight (21900 kg). The fact that the Leopard was similar to the Panther meant that a reconnaissance Panther could be developed and produced at lower cost.

Item No: 82460
Item Name: German VK1602 LEOPARD
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static kit
Model Dimension: Length 161.78mm, Width 88.40mm
Total Plastic Parts: 653 pcs
Total Sprues: 19 sprues, upper hull and lower hull
Chromeplate Parts: n/a
Camouflage Scheme: German ARMY
Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
Release Date: 2010-08

Additional:
- 2-directional slide moulded turret
- 2-directional slide moulded lower hull
- 144 individual track links in light grey plastic


Collections: All, Axis Forces (WWII), German, Vehicles, WWII

Category: HobbyBoss Tanks

Type: Tanks




Related Items