Airfix - Panzer IV Ausf.H, Mid Version - 1:35 (A1351)
The German medium tank Panzerkampfwagen IV was developed in the
late 1930s and was used extensively during WWII. The production of the Panzer IV
Ausf. H started in June 1943. This version was designated the Sd. Kfz. 161/2.
Compared to the previous variants, this model had Zimmerit paste on all the vertical
surfaces of its armour in order to prevent adhesion of magnetic anti-tank mines. The
turret roof was reinforced from 10mm to 16 and 25mm segments. 5mm hull skirts and
8mm turret skirts were added for further protection, which resulted in the
elimination of the vision ports on the hull side. Later the hull was also fitted
with triangular supports for the easily damaged side skirts. Along with some other
modifications, these additions to the design increased the tank's weight to 25
tonnes, and the maximum speed dropped to 16 km/h on cross country terrain.
Scheme A: Panzerkampfwagen
IV Ausf H 6. Kompanie, Panzer Regiment 130 (Panzer Lehr Division), Normandy June
1944.
Scheme B: Panzerkampfwagen
IV Ausf H 3rd (or 20th) Panzer Division, Poland, 1944
| Model Scale; 1:35 |
Dimensions (mm) L201 x W82 |
| Number of Parts: TBA |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours:3 |
Paints Required but not included:
(Scheme A and B) 33, 10, 53, 93, 160, 252,
(Scheme B) 34
