AFV Club 35S41 M41G Walker Bulldog (1/35) – plastic model kit

The AFV Club 35S41 M41G Walker Bulldog in 1:35 scale is an advanced model kit for military enthusiasts and lovers of military modeling. It presents the German version of the famous M41B Walker Bulldog light tank, based on the American Cold War design. The model is a faithful reproduction of the vehicle used by the Bundeswehr – hence the “M41G” designation, which relates to the upgrades implemented in West Germany.

Historical Information

The original M41 Walker Bulldog was a fast, light reconnaissance tank designed by the United States in the 1950s, which gained fame as the successor to the M24 Chaffee. It was characterized by high mobility and armed with a 76mm gun. West Germany acquired it as part of American support during the Cold War, using the vehicle in NATO exercises and border patrols between 1960 and 1983. The modernized M41G version featured new communication systems, periscopes, and modifications to the main gun.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: West Germany (Bundeswehr)
• Period of use: Cold War (1960–1983)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic (injection-molded polystyrene)
• Equipment:
  • Richly detailed surface features
  • Movable suspension parts
  • Profiled tracks
  • Headlights and photo-etched details (PE parts on selected exterior details)
  • Additional equipment – tool boxes, machine gun
• Add-ons: Possibility to enhance details by purchasing a metal barrel or after-market sets (not included in the kit)
• Kit contents: Plastic parts, photo-etched parts, decals (original Bundeswehr insignia), assembly instructions
• Difficulty level: 4/5 (advanced)

Recommendation

AFV Club 35S41 M41G Walker Bulldog (1/35) is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are looking for a challenge and want to reproduce the German version of the tank from the Cold War era. Thanks to a high level of detail, photo-etched parts, and rich history, the model fits perfectly into NATO dioramas or Bundeswehr vehicle collections. This kit is definitely worth choosing if you want to enrich your collection with a less common variant of a well-known reconnaissance tank.