Hobby Boss 83873 1/35 Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD1927 Scale Build  [HB-83873]

Hobby Boss 83873 - 1/35 Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD1927
Price:
£13.67
Brand:
Hobby Boss
Model:
HB-83873
Condition:
Brand New
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Hobby Boss 83873 - 1/35 Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD1927: Modeller Summary

The Hobby Boss 83873 set portrays the Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD1927 at 1/35 scale, offering a concise study of this early armoured vehicle. The kit balances historical shape with manageable modelling complexity.

Historical Notes and Scale Interest

Often referenced as the MS-1, the T-18 was among the first Soviet tanks to be produced in quantity and influenced subsequent designs. The MOD1927 form shown here highlights the vehicle proportions and external fittings typical of the late 1920s.

Construction Advice and Display Tips

Assembly requires careful handling of small components and neat gluing techniques, making this kit best suited to modellers who have tackled similar 1/35 projects. The finished model presents well on a plinth or within a scale vignette.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: PS Plastic
  • Assembly Type: Requires glue
  • Paint: Not included
  • Parts Count: Detailed components
Layered painting with a base coat, followed by selective washes and dry brushing, works well to emphasise panel lines and rivets. Use matt varnish to replicate period finishes.
Standard plastic cement is suitable for most joins; lightweight filler or putty can be used for gaps and seam lines before painting to achieve a tidy finish.
Build time varies with skill and finishing level; an intermediate modeller should allow several evenings for assembly, plus additional time for painting and weathering.

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