1:72 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.C

The real subject

The Pz.Kpfw.IV was a German medium tank that was built throughout the Second World War and in the course of it went through the most marked development of all German tracked vehicles of the day. The Ausf.C version belongs at the beginning of the line, to prewar production. It carried a short 7.5 cm gun with a barrel 24 calibers long, that is, a weapon intended mainly for firing high-explosive shells against infantry positions and against artillery. According to the original idea, the fight against enemy tanks was to be carried by the lighter Pz.Kpfw.III, while the Panzer IV was to support it with its fire. Only later experience reversed this division of roles, and the Panzer IV was given a long gun.

What the kit offers

This is a plastic kit in 1:72 scale. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, and the procedure and the range of parts are set out in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer. The early version has smooth outlines without the later add-on armor, so the shape of the hull and the turret itself stands out.

Building and painting tips

Dry-fit the parts before gluing and sand the marks from manufacture on the edges smooth with fine sandpaper. Assemble and paint the tracks and the road wheels before the fenders cover them, because later a brush will not reach them. After the base coat it pays to pick out the recesses with a darker shade and to brighten the edges instead, which gives a small model depth.

Terms of supply

Paints, glue and tools are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.