Tamiya German Panzer Kampfwagen IV Pzkpw Iv Ausfd Kit 1/35 Scale 35096

Description

The later models of the Pzkpw IV series have become the best known and the most fequently modelled variants. These were the tanks that took part in all the bit tank battles of World War II and formed the backbone of Hitlers Panzer divisions.

The Panzer IV series was developed in the early 1930s as the next step in the evolution of German armor. Whereas the Panzer I and II were light tanks that spearheaded the high-speed assaults during the early Blitzkrieg, the Panzer III series was envisioned as the tank fighter.

The Panzer IV was developed as a highly armored support tank armed with the 75mm L/24 gun that could fire high explosive, armor piercing or smoke rounds.

It wasn’t until the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 that the German High Command realized that Russian armor and anti-tank weapons were more than capable against the Panzer I, II and III.

While the Germans were able to up-armor the Panzer III, it became apparent that it was still too small a platform to fit larger weapons and the Panzer IV would become the basis for major upgrades to fill the armor void on the front lines until the Panther and Tiger tanks would later come online.

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

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