AFV Club 35275 Wiesel 1 A1/A3 Mk 20 (1/35)

The AFV Club 35275 Wiesel 1 A1/A3 Mk 20 model in 1/35 scale is an excellent choice for advanced modelers interested in Bundeswehr armored vehicles. This kit faithfully replicates the lightweight, versatile Wiesel 1 armored personnel carrier, used by the German armed forces from the 1980s to the present day. It is a typical plastic model kit for assembly, ensuring precise detailing and satisfaction from the building process.

Historical and Technical Information

The Wiesel 1 is a light armored vehicle developed by Porsche specifically for German airborne troops (Bundeswehr – Germany). The vehicle's primary purpose is fire support and rapid transport of weaponry for parachute units. The Mk 20 version represented in this kit was equipped with a Rheinmetall MK 20 Rh202 20 mm automatic cannon, making the Wiesel 1 A1/A3 perfect for infantry support and engaging lightly armored targets. The vehicle has proven itself in combat during many Bundeswehr international missions, including the Balkans and intervention in Afghanistan.
In service from the Cold War era up to the present, the Wiesel remains one of the most versatile and recognizable vehicles of the modern German armed forces.

Model Features and Kit Contents

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Germany (Bundeswehr)
• Period: Cold War – modern times (from the 1980s to today)
• Material: high-quality injection-molded plastic, excellently rendered surface and weapon details
• Option to build one of two versions: A1 or A3
• Kit does not include glue or paints
• Clear parts for windows and headlights
• Realistically reproduced crew compartment and running gear
• Precisely detailed 20 mm cannon and turret features
• Decals with Bundeswehr service markings
• Painting scheme and assembly instructions

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The AFV Club Wiesel 1 A1/A3 model is recommended for advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of modern vehicles, especially those interested in German military hardware. The 1/35 scale allows for highly accurate reproduction of even the smallest vehicle details, making this kit an excellent starter for impressive dioramas or Bundeswehr vehicle collections. Due to the number of details and the level of precision, we rate the difficulty level at 4/5 – previous experience with plastic models is recommended.

AFV Club 35275 Wiesel 1 A1/A3 Mk 20 (1/35) is the perfect choice for those looking to enrich their collection with a modern, legendary vehicle of the German army!