HobbyBoss 1:35 German Panzer I Ausf.F (VK18.01) - Late

Hobby Boss 1/35 German Pzkpfw.1/I Ausf.F (VK18.01)-Late

Pre-owned plastic model assembly kit. 

Requires paints and glues to complete, not included.

Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf. The F was developed as, in essence, a very far-reaching modification of the Panzer I cars of earlier versions. The experience of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the September Campaign (1939) already showed that these vehicles were of little use in the battlefield. For this reason, at the turn of 1939/1940, work began on a completely new version of the Panzer I tank, which was to function de facto as an infantry support vehicle. For this reason, the new tank's armor was significantly increased (up to 80 mm in the front part!), The engine was more than two-ton more powerful than in the first versions of the Panzer I, as well as a completely different suspension. In fact, an almost completely new tank was created, similar to the other Panzer I vehicles only to a minor extent. However, the relatively high production costs, very poor armament, as well as the low top speed of the car meant that the Pz.Kpfw I Ausf. The F was built in only about 30 copies, and its production was quickly discontinued.