Panzer 35(t)
Recreate an important early-war Wehrmacht armoured vehicle with this detailed Panzer 35(t) 3D-printed model. Originally designed in Czechoslovakia as the LT vz. 35, the tank was taken into German service following the occupation of the Czech lands and adapted to Wehrmacht requirements. Its compact profile and distinctive running gear make it an excellent addition to World War II collections and displays.
Historical Role
The Panzer 35(t) served as a light tank during the opening campaigns of World War II. Armed with a 3.7 cm gun and machine guns, it was employed for mobile operations, infantry support and engagements against lightly armoured vehicles. Panzer 35(t) tanks saw service in Poland, France and the early stages of the campaign against the Soviet Union, most notably with the 6th Panzer Division. Although effective in early-war conditions, the design’s increasingly outdated armour and mechanically complex systems limited its later usefulness.
Distinctive Appearance
The vehicle is recognisable by its riveted armour construction, compact turret, prominent commander’s cupola and angular hull. Its long, narrow running gear featured paired road wheels mounted in bogies, large suspension assemblies and a rear-mounted drive sprocket. The turret-mounted 3.7 cm gun, coaxial machine gun and forward hull machine-gun position complete its characteristic early-war silhouette.
Modelling Uses
This model is well suited to dioramas depicting Wehrmacht operations in Poland, France or the Eastern Front during 1941. Smaller scales are ideal for model railways and wargaming displays, while larger versions provide greater visual presence for detailed scenes, painting projects and collectors of German and Czechoslovak armoured vehicles.
Fun Fact
The letter “t” in the German designation stood for tschechisch, meaning Czech, identifying the vehicle’s national origin within the Wehrmacht inventory.
Available Scales
Available in 1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35 scales.
Finish Options
Choose from Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, or Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
