First To Fight 128 - Wrzesień 1939 - 1:72 Hotchkiss H39 z armatą 37 mm SA38

Plastic model kit of the Hotchkiss H39 with 37 mm SA38 gun in 1:72 scale

First To Fight 128 represents the French Hotchkiss H39 light tank in 1:72 scale, armed with the 37 mm SA38 gun. This improved version of the earlier H35 featured a longer gun barrel with better anti-tank performance.

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:72
• Model length: approx. 6.8 cm
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate

• H39 version with 37 mm SA38 gun
• Single-man cast turret
• Characteristic suspension with armored side skirts
• Designed for assembly and painting
• Material: plastic

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools. Assembly and painting are required.

Assembly

The 1:72 scale model allows you to build a compact replica of a French light tank from the early phase of World War II. Its small size makes it suitable for historical dioramas depicting the 1940 campaign.

Required tools

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Paint brushes
• Plastic cement
• Model paints suitable for French 1940 vehicles
• Optional cyanoacrylate glue (for metal or resin parts)

About the Hotchkiss H39:

The Hotchkiss H39 was a development of the H35 light tank, introduced in the late 1930s. The SA38-armed version featured a longer barrel and improved ballistic performance compared to earlier SA18-equipped variants. The H39 saw combat during the 1940 campaign, and some captured vehicles were later used by German forces.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

• Length: approx. 4.22 m
• Main armament: 37 mm SA38 gun
• Engine: Petrol engine
• Crew: 2
• Operator: French Army

Manufacturer – First To Fight

First To Fight is a 1:72 scale series focused on vehicles from the 1939 Polish campaign and the early period of World War II, ideal for historical dioramas and themed collections.