Bolt Action Panhard 178 Armoured Car Model Kit - French Army

The Bolt Action Panhard 178 Armoured Car is a detailed 1:56 scale model kit representing the advanced French reconnaissance vehicle used during World War II. Known colloquially as the 'Pan-Pan', this 4x4 armoured car was designed for the French Cavalry and saw action in several European theatres before being repurposed by German forces after the Fall of France. The model accurately depicts the vehicle's distinctive design, which was revolutionary as the first mass-produced 4x4 armoured car of its type. The kit is constructed from a combination of high-quality resin and metal components, providing both fine detail and durability for tabletop wargaming. It includes one complete Panhard 178 model with a metal tank crewman figure, a detailed decal sheet for authentic markings, a Bolt Action stat card for gameplay, vehicle damage markers, and an order dice. The model features the vehicle's characteristic 25mm main armament and 7.5mm coaxial machine gun, along with the four-man crew compartment. This model is ideal for historical wargamers building French or German Bolt Action armies from the early WWII period. It requires assembly and painting, allowing hobbyists to customise their vehicle with historically accurate colour schemes or personalised markings. The inclusion of gameplay accessories makes it ready for immediate use in tabletop battles, whether representing French forces in the Battle of Hannut or German Panzerspähwagen units on the Eastern Front.