IBG 35075 - 1:35 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. a1 German Light Tank

Plastic model kit of the Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. a1 – early German light tank

The IBG Models 35075 kit represents the German light tank Pz.Kpfw. II in its early Ausf. a1 version, in 1:35 scale. This was the first pre-series production variant, built from 1935 and used for training as well as in the early campaigns of World War II. The kit features highly detailed parts faithfully reproducing the early features of this vehicle.

Box contents:

• Plastic parts to build the 1:35 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. a1
• Detailed turret, armament and suspension
• Decals with historical markings
• Assembly instructions and painting schemes

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 13.7 cm
• Manufacturer: IBG Models
• Difficulty level: intermediate

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

Assembly process:

The build includes the hull, turret with 20 mm KwK 30 gun, suspension system and characteristic early features of the Pz.Kpfw. II. Once painted and decaled, the model accurately represents a German light tank from the late 1930s.

Recommended tools:

• Modeling knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic cement
• Paints: typical colors of early WWII German tanks
• Optional: cyanoacrylate glue for small details

About the Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. a1:

The Panzerkampfwagen II was a German light tank developed in the mid-1930s as a stopgap solution until more advanced designs could be fielded. The Ausf. a1 was the first pre-series variant, produced between 1935 and 1936 in limited numbers. Armed with a 20 mm KwK 30 cannon and an MG34 machine gun, it featured light armor but proved invaluable for crew training and early campaigns, including Poland (1939) and France (1940). It also served as the basis for later Pz.Kpfw. II variants.

Original vehicle data:

• Length: 4.81 m
• Width: 2.22 m
• Height: 1.99 m
• Weight: approx. 7.6 t
• Armament: 20 mm KwK 30 cannon + 1 × 7.92 mm MG34
• Armor: 5–14.5 mm
• Engine: Maybach HL 57 TR, 130 hp
• Maximum speed: approx. 40 km/h
• Crew: 3 men

IBG Models – Polish model kit manufacturer

IBG Models is a Polish company producing a wide range of plastic kits, including military vehicles, aircraft and ships. Their products are appreciated for their high-quality details, variety of versions and accurate depiction of historical subjects.