Academy 13556 1/35 Panzer I Ausf.B & Motorcycle Collector Model  [AC-13556]

Academy 13556 1/35 Panzer I Ausf.B with Motorcycle - Kit Highlights

The Academy 13556 presents the German Panzer I Ausf.B together with a period motorcycle in 1/35 scale, offering a compact subject rich in period detail. The Panzer I was a light armoured vehicle used early in the conflict and the supplementary motorcycle element broadens the display possibilities for the finished model.

Background and Assembly Notes

The Ausf.B introduced mechanical upgrades and a longer chassis, aspects mirrored in the kit's mouldings. While initially intended for training, these vehicles saw operational use in early WWII theatres. The kit provides finely moulded parts that benefit from careful handling and precise glue work to maintain crisp seams and small fittings.

Experienced hobbyists will enjoy the rivet detail and authentic lines, while painters can use washes and drybrushing to emphasise wear and panel definition. The motorcycle lets you build a two-piece vignette that tells a clearer operational story.

Presentation and Suitability for Collectors

Finished models make attractive shelf pieces or focal points in multi-vehicle dioramas. The Academy 13556 balances detail with a build that remains achievable for those comfortable with small components, making it suitable for collectors focused on early war armour subjects.