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Explore extensive 1/35 scale Hobby Boss military vehicle kits featuring armored fighting vehicles, reconnaissance cars, amphibious assault vehicles, heavy transporters, and specialized equipment from WWII through modern conflicts. Over 110 meticulously engineered subjects include German Sd.Kfz. series, Soviet BA-series armor, American M1070 transporters, Israeli Merkava variants, and Chinese ZBD amphibious IFVs with exceptional detail and innovative construction.
Hobby Boss has established itself as a premier manufacturer of 1/35 scale military vehicle kits through an extensive catalog covering subjects often overlooked by other manufacturers. This collection features over 110 distinct military vehicles representing armored reconnaissance cars, amphibious assault vehicles, heavy equipment transporters, missile systems, armored personnel carriers, engineering vehicles, and specialized military equipment from multiple nations and eras. From compact scout cars to massive heavy equipment transporters, Hobby Boss delivers subjects that fill critical gaps in armor modeling collections while maintaining consistent quality and engineering standards across their entire range.
The German Sd.Kfz. (Sonderkraftfahrzeug) series represents some of Hobby Boss's most popular subjects, with comprehensive coverage of light armored reconnaissance vehicles that served throughout WWII. This collection includes multiple variants of the Sd.Kfz. 221 light armored car across first and third series production, Sd.Kfz. 222 reconnaissance vehicles with 20mm autocannon in various production series, Sd.Kfz. 223 radio vehicle for communications duties, and the unique Land-Wasser-Schlepper amphibious tractor in early, medium, and upgraded versions. These kits feature slide-molded components for complex hull shapes, detailed suspension systems, optional open or closed hatches, and comprehensive decal sheets representing various units and theaters of operation.
Hobby Boss provides exceptional coverage of Soviet and Russian military vehicles spanning from pre-WWII designs through modern missile systems. The BA-series armored cars include the BA-3, BA-6, BA-10, BA-20 in multiple variants, and BA-20M, representing the evolution of Soviet wheeled armor from the 1930s through early WWII. Soviet trucks include the GAZ-AA and GAZ-AAA cargo vehicles, ZIS-5 and ZIS-5B trucks, and ZIS-151 postwar transport. Modern Russian equipment features the KrAZ-255B and KrAZ-260 heavy trucks, 9K79 Tochka tactical ballistic missile system, S-300 and S-350 air defense systems, and various specialized transporters and missile carriers that showcase contemporary Russian military technology.
American military vehicle coverage emphasizes heavy equipment transporters, specialized carriers, and armored vehicles that supported U.S. operations from WWII through modern conflicts. The M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter appears in multiple configurations including standard tractor with M1000 semi-trailer, gun truck variant, and dump truck conversion. Additional American subjects include the M4 High Speed Tractor for artillery towing, M706 Commando armored car in Vietnam and product-improved versions, M911 C-HET with M747 heavy equipment trailer, AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles in multiple configurations, GMC CCKW trucks in cargo and tanker variants, and specialized vehicles like the Delta Force FAV and RSOV reconnaissance vehicles.
Hobby Boss offers extensive coverage of Israeli Defense Force armored vehicles, many of which are unique conversions and indigenous designs not available from other manufacturers. This collection includes the Merkava ARV armored recovery vehicle, Namer IFV heavy infantry fighting vehicle, Achzarit APC converted from captured T-55 tanks, Nagmachon APC in Doghouse I and II configurations, Nagmashot APC variant, PUMA armored engineering vehicles in AEV and CEV configurations, and the modern Eitan wheeled APC. These kits represent the innovative approach Israeli forces take to armored vehicle development, often converting captured equipment or creating purpose-built designs for specific operational requirements.
Modern Chinese military vehicles receive comprehensive coverage with subjects rarely available from other manufacturers. The ZBD-series includes the ZBD-04 IFV, ZBD-05 amphibious IFV, and ZTD-05 amphibious assault vehicle representing current PLA mechanized forces. Wheeled vehicles include the ZSL-92A and ZSL-92B wheeled APCs, ZTL-11 assault gun, and ZLC2000 command and control vehicle. Light vehicles feature the Meng Shi 1.5-ton utility vehicle in parade, hard top, and convertible versions, and the BJ2022JC Yong Shi SUV. These kits provide modelers with access to contemporary Chinese military equipment that reflects the modernization of PLA ground forces.
Beyond standard armored fighting vehicles, this collection includes numerous specialized military equipment types that add diversity to armor collections. Heavy transporters feature German LKW 5-ton, 7-ton, and 10-ton military trucks in various configurations, British Scammell Commander with crane trailer, and Ukrainian KrAZ-6322 and KrAZ-6446 heavy vehicles. Amphibious vehicles include the German Land-Wasser-Schlepper series and various modern amphibious IFVs. Missile systems feature the North Korean Pukguksong-2, Chinese AFT-9 anti-tank launcher, and various Russian air defense and ballistic missile systems. Engineering vehicles include German Bergepanzer recovery vehicles, Israeli PUMA variants, and specialized bridge-layers and equipment carriers.
The collection extends beyond major powers to include vehicles from smaller nations and specialized forces. French vehicles include the EBR-10 wheeled reconnaissance vehicle and VBL light armored cars in standard and MILAN variants. Swedish CV90 series features the CV9035 IFV and CV90-40C with additional armor. German modern equipment includes the Boxer MRAV, PUMA IFV, and IGUANA bridge system. Hungarian 39M CSABA armored car, Austrian M35 ADGZ armored cars in Daimler and Steyr variants, and Czechoslovakian Skoda PA-2 Turtle represent interwar and WWII equipment from smaller European nations.
Hobby Boss kits feature consistent engineering standards including slide-molded components for complex hull shapes and turrets, individual track links or flexible vinyl tracks depending on subject requirements, detailed suspension systems with workable road wheels and return rollers, comprehensive photo-etched parts in many releases for enhanced detail, clear parts for vision blocks and periscopes, multiple marking options representing various units and operational theaters, and well-illustrated instructions with clear assembly sequences. The parts fit is generally excellent with minimal cleanup required, making these kits accessible to modelers of varying skill levels while providing sufficient detail to satisfy experienced builders.
The 1/35 scale provides ideal opportunities for detailed military vehicle modeling with space for comprehensive detailing, weathering, and customization. These Hobby Boss kits serve as excellent foundations for advanced modeling techniques including adding aftermarket photo-etched detail sets, replacing kit tracks with individual metal links, installing turned metal gun barrels and accessories, creating detailed interiors visible through open hatches, applying realistic weathering and battle damage, and combining vehicles with figures and dioramas for complete scenes. The variety of subjects allows building complete military formations, depicting specific historical units, or creating comprehensive displays representing military vehicle evolution across different eras and nations.
Complement these specialized Hobby Boss military vehicles with our comprehensive 1/35 Tanks collection featuring main battle tanks and tank destroyers that operated alongside these support vehicles. Explore our 1/35 Military Vehicles collection for additional subjects from multiple manufacturers. Discover more Hobby Boss products including our 1/35 Hobby Boss Tanks collection, 1/48 Hobby Boss Prop Aircraft collection, 1/48 Hobby Boss Jet Aircraft collection, 1/350 Hobby Boss Model Ships collection, and 1/700 Hobby Boss Model Ships collection. Populate your vehicle models with crew figures from our 1/35 Scale Model Figures collection to create complete and authentic military scenes.
Every vehicle in this collection represents actual military equipment that served in combat, peacekeeping, or support roles across multiple conflicts and operational environments. The extensive variant coverage allows recreation of specific vehicles from documented photographs and unit histories, building complete military formations representing actual organizational structures, depicting vehicles in specific theaters and time periods with appropriate markings and modifications, and creating comprehensive displays showing military vehicle evolution and technological development. Whether you're building a single showcase piece, assembling a complete armored battalion, or creating elaborate dioramas depicting specific historical events, these Hobby Boss kits provide the foundation for historically accurate and visually impressive models.