Hobby Boss 83856 1/35 IDF Achzarit Armoured Personnel Carrier Early Type  [HB-83856]

Hobby Boss 83856 1/35 IDF Achzarit APC Early Type - Kit Overview

The IDF Achzarit Armored Personnel Carrier began life as a converted Soviet T-54/T-55 tank, captured during the Arab-Israeli conflicts and rebuilt into a protected troop carrier. The conversion removed the turret and reworked internal layout to prioritise crew safety and transport capacity.

Origins and Conversion Details

First rolled out in the late 1980s, the Achzarit received a compact diesel replacement for the original Soviet engine and saw additional protection fitted to key areas. This early-type kit recreates those recognizable features and highlights the field engineering behind the vehicle.

Build Details for Modellers

The Hobby Boss 1/35 scale kit includes over 750 parts, offering an involved build that rewards careful assembly and finishing. At 220mm long and 106mm wide in completed form, it fits well in dioramas and military model collections. The kit emphasises chassis and armour detail for realistic results.