Hobby Boss 82445 German VK4502 (P) Hintern 1/35 – plastic model of a German super-heavy tank

The presented Hobby Boss 82445 German VK4502 (P) Hintern model is a faithfully reproduced plastic kit in the popular 1/35 scale. This is an offer for enthusiasts of World War II military history and advanced modelers who appreciate accuracy and detail in recreating armored vehicles.

Technical information about the original

• Country of origin: Germany
• Period of use: World War II, final years of the conflict (prototype did not enter combat service)
• Historical role: The VK4502 (P) was a prototype German heavy tank developed by Porsche between 1942 and 1944, competing with the Henschel design (later known as the Tiger II). The “Hintern” (“rear”) version featured a turret located at the back, distinguishing it from the “Vorne” variant with a front turret. Despite advanced technical solutions and heavy armor, the project never went into serial production – only prototypes were built and none were used in combat.
• Technical curiosity: The tank was equipped with a hybrid diesel-electric drive, which was innovative for its time.

Characteristics of the Hobby Boss 82445 model

• Model scale: 1/35, ideal for creating detailed dioramas and displaying armored vehicles
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), offering a good balance between detail and ease of work
• Kit contents: sprues with precision parts for assembly, photo-etched elements for fine details, decals with German armored markings
• Kit does not include glue or paint
• Category: plastic assembly kit – World War II armored vehicles
• Assembly instructions: clear, fully illustrated – makes assembly easier even for less experienced modelers

Who do we recommend this model for?

The Hobby Boss VK4502 (P) Hintern model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in German armored technology from World War II. The model offers a very high level of detail and allows for the construction of a rarely seen prototype in plastic, making it a valuable item for collectors and fans of Wehrmacht “paper” tanks. Recommended skill level: 4/5 – experience with photo-etched parts and small details is advised. This kit is an excellent addition to any collection of German armored weaponry.