Hobby Boss 83882 Soviet BA-20 Armored Car Mod.1937 (1/35)

The Hobby Boss 83882 Soviet BA-20 Armored Car Mod.1937 in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the most iconic Soviet armored cars from the pre-World War II era. The model has been designed with great attention to detail to faithfully recreate the appearance and construction of the vehicle used by the Red Army between 1937 and 1945.

The BA-20 is a light armored car developed in the USSR as the successor to the BA-6 model, based on the GAZ-M1 chassis. Designed primarily for reconnaissance, escort, and communication tasks, it was widely used in, among other conflicts, the Winter War, the 1939 September Campaign, and in the early operations of World War II on the Eastern Front. The BA-20 was characterized by its low profile, light armor, and rotating turret equipped with a DT machine gun.

The plastic Hobby Boss 83882 kit features precisely rendered period details, realistic panel separations, rivets, and a detailed interior of the fighting compartment. The set includes sprue parts on plastic frames, clear parts (for windows and headlights), decals dedicated to historical units, and a clear assembly instruction sheet. The manufacturer has ensured elements such as delicately reproduced suspension and realistic tires.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Historical period: World War II, Winter War, September Campaign
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Box contents: plastic sprues, decals, clear parts, instructions
• Category: plastic model kit

The kit is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers interested in Soviet armored vehicles or recreating Eastern Front dioramas. The model is an excellent base for further detailing – ideal for collectors of historical military subjects.

Difficulty level: 3/5 – this model requires intermediate skills, precise cutting, sanding, and painting. It is a great choice for developing modeling techniques.