ACADEMY 13556 1/35 German Panzer I Ausf. B Tank & Motorcycle

Model Kit

The Academy 13556 kit presents a fascinating pairing of early German armored warfare with a classic motorcycle. This 1:35 scale model set features the Panzer I Ausf. B, a light tank that served as a crucial training vehicle and saw combat in the early stages of World War II. Its compact size and machine-gun armament are well-represented, showcasing its design as a stopgap measure before more powerful tanks were introduced. Alongside the Panzer I is the Zndapp K750 motorcycle, a heavy military sidecar motorcycle widely used by the Wehrmacht for reconnaissance and liaison duties. The inclusion of both vehicles allows for the creation of a dynamic diorama, highlighting the logistical and operational realities of the early war period. This kit offers modelers an excellent opportunity to depict a slice of history, illustrating the evolution of Blitzkrieg tactics with these foundational vehicles.

FEATURES:

• Parts for assembling the Panzer I Ausf. B & Zundapp K750
• Tank commander figure with a choice of two head parts
• Exhaust cover for the rear of the vehicle
• PE parts for unit marking plates
• Synthetic tow rope.
• New Zundapp KS750 sidecar
• Two figures (German Field Gendarmerie)
• Five finishing options:
  • Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf, B, 4 Panzer Division, Poland, 1939
  • Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf, B, 3 Panzer Division, France, 1940
  • Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf, B, Unknown Unit, Poland, 1939
  • Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf, B, Pz.Abt. z.b.V.40, Denmark, April, 1940
  • Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf, B, 1 Panzer Division, Poland, 1939
• Waterslide decals