Tanks - scale 1:72

Our company’s military products are replicas of historical models and we clearly distance ourselves from the glorification of war in any way. The models of historical vehicles, ships, airplanes and other subjects we create are made with the utmost dedication to accurate reproduction and attention to detail, and COBI does this in interest of helping to inspire generations of people to learn about history.

The 1:72 scale is a classic choice for military models. It keeps the proportions of the original vehicles easy to recognize while allowing several tanks to be displayed together without taking up much room. COBI’s collection combines this compact format with some of the best-known armored vehicles of the 20^th century, with a selection that includes German, Soviet, British and French designs.

Among the models are the Tiger I 131, Panther, Panzer IV Ausf. J Panzer III Ausf. L, IS-2, ISU-152, Cromwell Mk. IV and Somua S-35. The collection also contains the Sturmpanzerwagen A7V, an early German tank from the First World War, as well as later vehicles such as the M48 Patton, Leopard 1 and K2 Black Panther. This gives the category a much wider scope than its World War II heading might initially suggest.

German, Soviet, British and French tanks

German armored vehicles form an important part of the selection. The Tiger I 131 and Panther are two particularly recognizable examples, while the Panzer III and Panzer IV represent tanks that played major roles during the earlier and middle stages of the war. Each has different shape and construction, which becomes especially noticeable when the models are displayed next to one another.

The Soviet side is representing by the IS-2 heavy tank and ISU-152 self-propelled gun. Their substantial armor and powerful armament give both models a very different appearance from the more compact British Cromwell Mk. IV or the French Somua S-35.

From the A7V to the Leopard 1

The collection also makes room for vehicles outside the usual World War II selection. The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V dates from 1918 and belongs to the earliest generation of operational tanks. Its boxy construction looks worlds apart from the streamlined forms of later vehicles.

Moving forward in time, the M48 Patton and Leopard 1 represent post-war tank development. The K2 Black Panther takes the timeline much further, offering a modern South Korean main battle tank alongside machines designed many decades earlier.

A practical scale for military displays

The compact dimensions of 1:72 models make them easy to arrange as a larger collection. A shelf can accommodate several vehicles, allowing different designs, armies and periods to be compared without needing a large display cabinet. The scale also works well for builders who want to focus on individual vehicles rather than constructing large military scenes.

Whether you are looking for a Tiger I, Panther, IS-2, Cromwell, Somua S-35 or a later-generation tank, this COBI collection offers plenty of recognizable subjects in one consistent format. It is a straightforward way to build a varied armored vehicle collection while keeping the models.