Description: Rubicon Models - German Panzer IV Ausf D/E Medium TankProduct number 280076Great for WW2 Bolt Action, Plastic kit includes 1 vehicle Product Highlights:- Number of Parts: 100 pieces / 4 sprues + 1 blister-size sprue- Option to build an Ausf D or E variant- All hatches can be open or closed- Extra stowage options included- Two tank crew figures included The SdKfz 161 Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV) commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a German medium tank developed in the late 1930s and used extensively during WW2. The Panzer IV was the most numerous German tank and the second-most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war with over 8,500 built. The Panzer IV chassis was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, including the Sturmgesch tz IV assault gun, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and the Brummb r self-propelled gun. The Panzer IV Ausf D & E As the German invasion of Poland in Sept 1939 came to an end, it was decided to scale up production of the Panzer IV which was adopted for general use on Sept 27 1939. Panzer IV production changed to the Ausf D. This variant, of which 248 vehicles were produced, reintroduced the hull machine gun and changed the turret s internal gun mantlet to a 35mm thick external mantlet. Again, protection was upgraded, this time by increasing side armor to 20mm. In response to the difficulty of penetrating the armor of British infantry tanks (Matilda and Matilda II) during the Battle of France, the Germans had tested a 50mm gun (based on the 5cm Pak 38 anti-tank gun) on a Panzer IV Ausf D. However, with the rapid German victory in France, the original order of 80 tanks was canceled before they entered production. In Oct 1940, the Ausf E was introduced. This had 30mm of armor on the bow plate; while a 30mm appliqu steel plate was added to the glacis as an interim measure. A new driver s visor, adopted from the Sturmgesch tz III was installed on the hull front plate. A new commander s cupola, adopted from the Panzer III Ausf G, was relocated forward on the turret eliminating the bulge underneath the cupola. Older model Panzer IV tanks were retrofitted with these features when returned to the manufacturer for servicing. A total of 206 Ausf Es were produced between Oct 1940 and Apr 1941. This model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Assembly required. Recommended for ages 14 and older. PAYMENTPlease make payment within 7 days of auction end date SHIPPINGFREE Shipping to US buyers only RETURNSReturns accepted if merchandise is faulty in any way. Please notify by email within 7 business days for return instructions.Buyer will pay for return shipping and refund will be given after inspection of item.
Price: 30.99 USD
Location: Carnegie, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-23T03:45:28.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Rubicon Models
MPN: 280076
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Character Family: German
