Description Panzerkampfwagen I (France 1940) tank model in 1:28 scale - a Blitzkrieg legend for your building block collection! The French campaign of 1940 was one of Germany's most spectacular military successes in the Second World War. With this set, you have the opportunity to build a model of one of the heroes of these events and add it to your collection! 1940 - Blitzkrieg on the Western Front In 1940, during the short Franco-German campaign, German troops broke through the Allied defenses with unprecedented speed and precision thanks to the Blitzkrieg strategy. The key role The German armored divisions played a key role. They used massive tank attacks, air support and modern radio communications to advance through the inaccessible Ardennes and surprise the French forces. Among the tanks used in this campaign was the Panzerkampfwagen I, a light tank which, although no longer modern, was still a central element of German military doctrine. Panzerkampfwagen I on the battlefield! The Panzer I was the first mass-produced German tank after the First World War. Its construction began in 1932 and the first examples rolled off the production line in 1934. It quickly found its way onto the battlefield and fought in the Spanish Civil War, in the September campaign in Poland, in France as well as in North Africa and on the Eastern Front. The tank was lightly armored and armed with only two machine guns, which made it unsuitable for battles with modern enemy tanks. Thanks to well thought-out tactics, its combat power and effective cooperation with other units, the Panzer I was used effectively despite its limitations. With this set, you can build one of the first German tanks of the Second World War - the Panzerkampfwagen I from the 1940 French campaign. Advantages of the Panzerkampfwagen I (France 1940) set: 1:28 scale - This set recreates the tank with exceptional accuracy. The model looks impressive and preserves the authentic proportions and details of the vehicle from the Second World War. 654 pieces - Each brick has been designed to faithfully reproduce the appearance and construction of a real tank from the 1940 campaign. Movable elements - The turret can be rotated 360° and the gun barrels can be aligned at different angles - perfect for recreating dynamic battle scenes. Realistic tracks and wheels - Rotating wheels and tracks ensure smooth movement of the model. The undercarriage is faithfully reproduced - making the model suitable for both display and play. Collector's plaque - The set includes a collector's plaque with the name and scale of the tank. Tank driver figure - The set contains the figure of a German tank driver in period uniform. He can be placed in the opening hatch or next to the tank in a diorama. Durable prints, no stickers - All markings - historical and tactical - are printed directly onto the blocks. This makes them durable, aesthetically pleasing and abrasion resistant. Easy and fun to build - Thanks to the clear step-by-step instructions, the set is suitable for both beginners and advanced collectors. Extensive collection - Discover more vehicles from the "HISTORICAL COLLECTION: WWII" series from COBI and build your own collection of authentic vehicles from the most important battles of the 20th century. The "Panzerkampfwagen I (France 1940)" set is not just a tank model - it is also a history lesson and a tribute to the technical precision and tactical genius of the time. Every stone, every detail reflects the reality of the Western Campaign of 1940. Build a legend with your own hands and join the master builders who not only build models, but also bring history to life. 654 high quality parts Made in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition Meets the safety standards for children's products Fully compatible with clamp building blocks from other brands Clear and intuitive instructions with illustrations and step-by-step instructions 1 figure Scale 1:28 Model dimensions (L x W x H): 160 mm x 80 mm x 70 mm Model specification Catalog no: COBI-2660 Manufacturer: Cobi Factory SA Cobi Factory SA Length: 16 cm / 6.3″ Width: 8 cm / 3.1″ Height: 7 cm / 2.8″ Scale: 1:28 Number of parts: 654 Number of figures: 1 Age group: 9+ EAN: 5902251026608 Warning Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard. Small parts could be swallowed. We recommend keeping the packaging for reference. Model and colors may differ slightly from the illustration.