Hobby Boss 82492 German Panther Ausf.D Flak Bergepanther (1/35) – detailed model of a German anti-aircraft vehicle

Hobby Boss 82492 German Panther Ausf.D Flak Bergepanther in 1/35 scale is an advanced plastic model kit that stands out for its exceptional precision in depicting a historical armored vehicle from World War II. The offered set will appeal to both advanced military modelers and enthusiasts of unique armored designs.

Brief historical overview of the vehicle

The Flak Bergepanther Ausf.D was an extraordinary field modification of the German Panther medium tank, created due to the urgent need for mobile anti-aircraft defense and a recovery/technical support vehicle. On the hull of the Panther Ausf.D, anti-aircraft weaponry—most often in the form of a 37 mm Flak gun or a 20 mm Zwillingsflak—was mounted, bringing high effectiveness against Allied air forces. This vehicle was used by the Wehrmacht mainly on the Eastern Front and during the battles in Normandy between 1943 and 1945, being one of the few examples of adapting a tank to the role of an anti-aircraft and technical support vehicle.

Specification and contents of the Hobby Boss 82492 model

• Model scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and World War II vehicle collections.
• User country: Germany (Wehrmacht).
• Historical period: World War II (1943–1945).
• Kit material: high-quality plastic, ensuring ease of processing and high detail fidelity.
• Contents: sprues with components for hull, turret, chassis, and Flak armament assembly, photo-etched detail parts, plastic tracks, assembly instructions.
• Model for self-assembly and painting – kit does not include glue or paints.
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers.
• Category: plastic model kit, World War II military vehicle.

Why choose this model?

The Hobby Boss 82492 product enjoys an excellent reputation among modelers thanks to its rich detail accuracy, well-fitting components, and included photo-etched details. It is a unique model of a rare vehicle that will enrich any armored vehicle collection and enables the creation of realistic diorama scenes from the final period of World War II. We recommend this set to all military enthusiasts, historical reenactors, and anyone seeking modeling challenges.