info@mpmhobbies.com
Call: 1-(904) 885-0559
9297 Ford Rd.
Bryceville, Fl 32009
Discover exceptional 1/35 scale tank models from Amusing Hobby, specializing in rare, exotic, and prototype subjects often overlooked by mainstream manufacturers. This curated collection features unique British heavy tanks including the FV214 Conqueror and Centurion variants, French experimental designs like the AMX-50B and ARL-44, massive German prototypes including the E-100 super heavy tank, and advanced Russian designs including the Black Eagle Object 640 with slide-molded components, individual track links, detailed suspension systems, and comprehensive decal sheets for discriminating armor modelers.
Amusing Hobby has established itself as a premier manufacturer of 1/35 scale armor model kits by focusing on a unique market niche that sets them apart from mainstream manufacturers. Rather than producing yet another Tiger I or Sherman variant, Amusing Hobby specializes in rare, exotic, prototype, and experimental armored fighting vehicles that fill critical gaps in the modeling market, bringing lesser-known but historically significant subjects to modelers who appreciate variety, innovation, and the opportunity to build tanks that stand out in any collection.
Amusing Hobby's coverage of British post-war heavy tanks is unparalleled, providing comprehensive representation of the FV200 series and Centurion family that defined British armored doctrine during the early Cold War. The FV214 Conqueror Mk.II represents the ultimate development of British heavy tank design, mounting the powerful 120mm L1 gun specifically developed to counter Soviet heavy tanks at long range. The FV214 Conqueror Mk.I captures the initial production variant with distinctive features.
The Super Conqueror with Spaced Armour represents the experimental development program that tested enhanced armor protection, providing insights into British tank development that influenced later designs. The FV221 Caernarvon showcases the developmental bridge between the Centurion and Conqueror, featuring the Centurion chassis with the larger Conqueror turret.
The FV215B (183) Tank Destroyer represents one of the most powerful tank destroyers ever designed, mounting the massive 183mm L4 gun capable of defeating any contemporary armor. This experimental vehicle showcases British thinking about heavy fire support and anti-armor capabilities during the 1950s.
The Centurion represents one of the most successful tank designs in history, serving from 1945 through the 1990s with numerous countries. Amusing Hobby provides comprehensive coverage of this legendary tank across multiple variants and operators. The Centurion Mk.V captures the definitive production variant with 20-pounder gun and improved armor protection.
The Centurion Mk.5 AVRE represents the Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers variant with 165mm demolition gun for obstacle clearing and fortification destruction. The Centurion Action X showcases experimental development with enhanced armor and fire control systems.
Israeli modifications demonstrate the Centurion's adaptability with the IDF Shot Kal Alef (Valley of Tears 1973) representing vehicles from the Yom Kippur War's most desperate tank battle, and the IDF Shot Kal Gimel with Battering RAM featuring unique Israeli urban warfare modifications. The Swedish Army Strv-104 represents Nordic service with cold-weather modifications.
French post-war tank development produced some of the most innovative and visually distinctive designs, and Amusing Hobby captures these unique vehicles with exceptional accuracy. The AMX-50B represents the ultimate development of French heavy tank design with oscillating turret, autoloader, and powerful 120mm gun. This advanced design influenced tank development worldwide despite never entering production.
The ARL-44 showcases France's immediate post-war heavy tank, combining WWII-era chassis design with modern armament. This transitional vehicle bridges French tank development from wartime designs to the innovative AMX series, representing France's determination to rebuild its armored forces after liberation.
German late-war and experimental tank designs represent some of the most ambitious armored vehicle projects ever conceived. The E-100 German Super Heavy Tank represents the Entwicklung (Development) series super heavy tank, designed to mount the most powerful guns and thickest armor of any German tank. The E-100 with Maus Turret showcases the proposed configuration mounting the Maus tank's massive turret.
The Löwe Panzerkampfwagen VII represents the Lion heavy tank project that preceded the Tiger II, while the Panzerkampfwagen VII VK72.01 (K) showcases Krupp's super heavy tank proposal. The Neubaufahrzeug Multi-Turret Tank represents pre-war German experimentation with multi-turret designs.
Beyond super heavy tanks, Amusing Hobby covers numerous German prototype and experimental designs. The Panther II WWII German Medium Tank and Panzerkampfwagen Panther II represent the proposed improved Panther with enhanced armor and standardized components. The VK3002 (DB) showcases Daimler-Benz's Panther prototype with distinctive rear-mounted turret.
The Tiger (P) Porsche Tiger receives comprehensive coverage with the Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger (P), the Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger (P) with Zimmerit (003), the Panzerbefehlswagen Tiger (P) 003 with Zimmerit May 1944 command variant, and the Tiger (P) Truppenübungsfahrzeug training vehicle.
Unusual variants include the Panzer IV Ausf.H Krupp Entwurf W1466 experimental turret design and the Pz.Kpfw.38D mit Pz.IV Turm 8cm PAW 600 combining Czech chassis with German turret and recoilless gun.
German armor development continued after WWII with innovative designs. The German Heavy Armored Reconnaissance Tank Leopard represents the VK1602 Leopard light tank project, while the Ru251 Spähpanzer showcases post-war reconnaissance vehicle development.
Modern German armor includes the Leopard 2 A8 representing the latest evolution of Germany's main battle tank, and the KF51 Panther 4th Generation Main Battle Tank showcasing cutting-edge development with 130mm gun and advanced systems.
Soviet and Russian tank development receives comprehensive coverage across multiple generations. The T-72 family includes the T-72 Ural initial production variant, the T-72AV with Full Interior featuring comprehensive interior detail, the T-72M1 Full Interior export variant, the T-72M2 Moderna Slovakian MBT with modern upgrades, and the T-72AV Ukraine Main Battle Tank in Ukrainian service.
The T-90 series represents modern Russian armor with the T-90A, the T-90A & Uran-9 with unmanned combat vehicle, and the T-90AK with PTK Commander Tank. The T-80U represents the gas turbine-powered Soviet MBT.
The Black Eagle Object 640 showcases Russia's advanced prototype with unmanned turret and revolutionary design features that influenced modern Russian tank development. The M-84A Yugoslavia Main Battle Tank represents Yugoslav production of Soviet designs.
The US Main Battle Tank M1 Abrams X represents the cutting-edge technology demonstrator showcasing future Abrams development with hybrid electric drive, autoloader, and advanced protection systems, providing insights into next-generation American armor capabilities.
Amusing Hobby kits are distinguished by advanced engineering that sets industry standards for complex subjects. Signature features include slide-molded components enabling accurate reproduction of complex turret shapes, hull contours, and suspension elements without excessive part breakdown, individual track links with authentic detail on both sides for realistic appearance and sag, multi-directional slide molds for intricate details like engine deck grilles and exhaust systems, detailed suspension systems with individual road wheels, return rollers, and torsion bar housings, optional position hatches revealing interior details in select kits, photo-etched brass parts for screens, grilles, and delicate details, turned metal gun barrels with rifling and hollow muzzles in premium kits, clear parts for vision blocks, periscopes, and optical equipment, and comprehensive decal sheets with multiple marking options.
The engineering emphasizes accuracy verified against technical documentation, photographs, and preserved vehicles where available, with dimensional precision and correct proportions throughout. Surface detail includes authentic weld beads, cast textures, panel lines, and manufacturing details appropriate to each vehicle type.
Select Amusing Hobby kits feature comprehensive interior details that allow cutaway displays or open-hatch presentation. The T-72AV and T-72M1 Full Interior kits include crew positions with authentic seating, control panels and instruments, ammunition stowage and autoloader mechanism, engine compartment details, structural framework and hull bracing, and accurate placement of all interior components based on technical manuals.
These interior details enable modelers to create museum-quality displays showcasing both exterior and interior authenticity, or to build cutaway dioramas demonstrating tank internal layout and crew operations.
Amusing Hobby's focus on rare and prototype subjects makes their kits essential for comprehensive armor collections. The range spans WWII experimental designs through modern prototypes, British, French, German, Soviet, Russian, American, Israeli, and Swedish armor, heavy tanks, main battle tanks, and specialized variants, and production vehicles and one-off prototypes.
This subject diversity enables modelers to build collections representing armor development history, experimental programs, and unique vehicles unavailable from mainstream manufacturers, creating displays that showcase the breadth of armored vehicle design beyond the commonly modeled subjects.
Amusing Hobby's commitment to accuracy is evident in their attention to prototype-specific details and configurations, period-correct equipment and markings where applicable, accurate color schemes and camouflage patterns, and documented vehicle features based on available references. The decal sheets include appropriate markings for specific vehicles, units, and trials, tactical numbers and vehicle identification, and operational stencils where documented.
For prototype and experimental vehicles, Amusing Hobby bases their kits on available technical drawings, photographs, and preserved examples, clearly indicating when certain details require interpretation due to limited historical documentation.
All Amusing Hobby 1/35 tanks integrate seamlessly with the broader 1/35 scale modeling ecosystem. These kits work perfectly alongside tanks from other manufacturers, creating comparative displays and diverse collections. Combine Amusing Hobby tanks with Tamiya tanks for classic subjects, pair with Takom tanks for modern armor, integrate with Trumpeter tanks for comprehensive collections, or combine with Meng tanks for diverse subject matter.
The consistent 1/35 scale allows for accurate diorama construction with figures, buildings, terrain accessories, and support equipment from various manufacturers, creating realistic scenes that showcase these unique vehicles in appropriate contexts.
Amusing Hobby kits provide excellent surfaces for advanced painting and weathering techniques. The detailed surface textures support realistic finishing effects including pre-shading and post-shading techniques, modulation and color variation, pin washes and panel line accents, pigment weathering for dust and mud, hairspray chipping technique for paint wear, oil paint rendering for streaks and stains, realistic track weathering with rust and mud, and exhaust discoloration and soot staining.
The individual track links allow for realistic track weathering with variation between upper and lower runs, while the detailed suspension components showcase mud accumulation and wear patterns authentic to operational vehicles. Prototype and experimental vehicles offer opportunities for speculative finishing representing trials, demonstrations, or hypothetical operational service.
Amusing Hobby kits deliver premium quality with advanced engineering, comprehensive detail, and unique subjects at competitive price points. The inclusion of photo-etched parts, individual track links, and detailed components in the base kit provides excellent value compared to purchasing aftermarket additions separately. The specialized subjects command premium pricing appropriate to their niche market appeal and the research investment required to produce accurate kits of rare vehicles.
Explore the complete 1/35 Tanks collection featuring all manufacturers, or visit the official Amusing Hobby website for their complete product catalog, building guides, and company information showcasing their commitment to bringing rare and exotic armor subjects to the modeling community.
