Tamiya 35209 - 1/35 Panzer Mk.IV Ausf.H Early-version WWII  [35209]

Towards German Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Early Version

The Panzerkampfwagen VI ended up being Germany's primary tank during WW2. It stayed in mass production through the entire war, along with some 8,000 devices produced, it represented a lot more than one-third of Germany's entire wartime tank manufacturing. Once the backbone of this German Panzer Divisions, it was categorised as their "workhorse". The Pz.Kpfw. IV underwent constant improvement throughout its long job, and Ausf. H, or the "H" variation, is generally considered the definitive model, with respect to both performance and produced number. 3,774 units outnumbered some other variation. The Ausf. H is approximately categorized to the very early, mid and belated manufacturing versions, and very early H model had a close relationship with the preceding late manufacturing "G" model. Both versions utilized identical suspension system and tires. Weapons contains a robust, longbarreled KwK40 L/48 tank weapon plus two 7.92mm MG34 machine firearms. Thin metal plates known as "Schurzen" (skirts) had been introduced on Ausf. G, and succeeded the Ausf. H. The Maybach HL120TRM engine also remained the same, but a better SSG-77 transmission ended up being coupled in the Ausf.H. But the extra weight of some 1.5 tons, because of added armor and increased ammo, lowered its top rate to 38km/h, which proved 2km/h slower compared to the G. The Ausf.H had been produced in higher quantities from April 1943 to July 1944.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail assembly and artwork instructions included.
• Definitely detailed 1/35th scale synthetic kit for static display.
• Over 280 components in tan synthetic with rubber songs.
• 1 tank commander crew figure.
• Split suspension hands for road tires.
• Outside details: towing cables, tools, air cleaner, extra track links and tires, part skirts, cupola with machine gun and mount.
• Optional position hatches.
• Optional normal and very early production rear panels.