Trumpeter 05527 - 1/35 German NBFZ (TYPE I)  [TP05527]

• Development of the Neubaufahrzeug (German for "new construction vehicle") were only available in 1933 whenever then Reichswehr gave a contract the development of a Grobtraktor (hefty tractor) to both Rheinmetall and Krupp. Grosstractor was a codename the growth of huge tank, Germany being nevertheless forbidden to develop tanks underneath the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
• The two designs resembled both to an excellent extent, the key distinction being the weapons placement. Each had a main turret armed with a 75 mm KwK L/24 main weapon and additional 37 mm KwK L/45. Rheinmetall's design mounted the 2nd weapon above the 75 mm KwK L/24, although the Krupp design had it mounted next to the 75 mm KwK L/24. Both designs had another turret mounted on front therefore the back associated with main turret. These turrets were slightly adapted Panzer I turrets, because of the standard machinegun armament.
• Rheinmetall's design had been designated the PzKpfw NbFz V ('PanzerKampfwagen NeubauFahrzeug V'), additionally the Krupp design the PzKpfw NbFz VI. It absolutely was meant these designs would match the role of heavy tank in the armored forces, however the design proved to be too complex and unreliable because of this part. Developing nevertheless continued to ensure that the nascent German military to gain experience with multi-turreted tanks.

Specs and Features:

• Scale 1:35
• Item Type Static Kit
• Model Quick Length: 195.21mm Width:82.87 mm
• Total Parts 1170+pcs
• Steel Parts Gun Barrel
• Picture Etched Components 2pcs
• Movie Parts n/a
• Resin Parts n/a
• Total Sprues 43sprues , top hull , lower hull , turret and track links
• Released Date 2011-12
• The kit includes over 1170 parts
• The kit w/refined detail
• Multi-slide moulded reduced hull , upper hull and turret
• Over 250 individual songs links
• Included Photo-etched parts & metal gun barrel