The Modelling News: Three WWII classics from Hobbyboss in September

Hobbyboss have three new kits of well-known subjects from WWII coming in 48th & 72nd scale next month. We look at the sprues, colours, & decals in our preview...

Three WWII classics from Hobbyboss in September

German Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.E/F

by Hobby Boss

Model: 82956

1/72nd scale

Price:$22 USD on the HLJ Website

The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) was originally a Czech tank of pre-World War II design. After Czechoslovakia was taken over by Germany, it was adopted by the German Army, seeing service in the invasions of Poland and Russia. Production ended in 1942, when its armament was deemed inadequate. In all, over 1400 were manufactured. The chassis continued to be produced for Hetzer and Marder III tank destroyers, turretless assault guns, anti-tank guns and anti-aircraft guns.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

-The parts & sprues of the kit

Model Length: 61mm / Width: 34mm

Total of 1 sprue , lower hull , turret and tracks

The kit consists of over 20 parts

Royal Air Force Hurricane Mk.IIC

by Hobby Boss

Model: 81778

1/48th scale

Price $58 USD on the HLJ Website

The Hawker Hurricane was a combat aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s, designed by the British aircraft manufacturer Hawker Aircraft Ltd. The Hurricane was one of the principal combat aircraft that defended the United Kingdom during the Battle of Britain.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

These early Hurricane Mk.IIC's & their pilots played a pivotal role in the Second World War, primarily serving with the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force and Soviet Air Force. The Hurricane was mass-produced, with over 14,000 examples manufactured from 1937 to 1944.

-The parts & sprues of the kit

Model Length: 199mm / Wingspan: 253mm

Total of 7 sprues and tires

The kit consists of over 80 parts

-Photo etched parts, vinyl tyres & clear parts included

German Medium Tank Panther A

by Hobby Boss

Model: 84830

1/48th scale

Price:$45 USD on the HLJ Website

Approximately 2,200 Panther A tanks were built from September 1943 to July 1944. The changes from the D type were the replacement of the transmission and a newly designed turret, which made it possible to strengthen the armour and change the turret rotation speed. In addition, the commander's cupola, which was unpopular with tank crews due to its poor visibility, was replaced with a periscope.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

The Maybach HL230 engine could propel the tank to a speed of 50km/h on sealed roads, and its wide tracks and interleaved road wheels could travel over more uneven ground that the previous Panzer III & IV's. The Panther was a perfect response to the requirements of German armour units. Now the Panther has become one of the favourite armour kits of modellers.

-The parts & sprues of the kit