Description

German Panzer IV/70(A) Model Kit In 1944, towards the end of WWII, the German Army sought to enhance the firepower of the German Tank Panzerkampfwagen, resulting in the development of the German Panzer IV/70(A). To expedite its development, the design was based on the hull of the German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. J, which was in production at the time, combined with the fixed fighting compartment and the L/70 7.5cm long barrel gun from the IV/70(V) Lang. The Panzer IV/70(A) was also equipped with stiff wire mesh panels known as Thoma Schürzen. Approximately 280 units were produced, seeing action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Tamiya has meticulously recreated the German Panzer IV/70(A) with incredible detail. This 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit is a must-have for military history enthusiasts and modelers worldwide! 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 242mm, width: 98mm. The form of the German Panzer IV/70(A) is accurately depicted, based on extensive research at the Saumur Armored Museum in France. The hull is based on the German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.J kit (35181) with new slide molding on sides, and late production fuel port hatch and return roller support frame recreated in detail. Aside from drive sprockets, road wheels, and return rollers, other components are all new. Main gun moves – elevation/depression and traverse – accompanied by sighting device. Features opening commander and loader hatches. Realistic depictions of surface sections such as cast gun shield and rolled steel fighting compartment walls. Assembly type depictions of lightweight tracks have one-piece straight sections. Large photo-etched parts authentically capture mesh Schürzen. Includes one torso commander figure. Comes with a choice of two marking options to recreate versions at the Eastern and Western Front. Use separately sold 1/35 German Jagdpanzer IV /70 (V) Lang Metal Gun Barrel Set (12660) to add even more detail. For ages 14 to 99 Department Code: 3602