1:72 Jagdpanzer IV

The real subject

The Jagdpanzer IV is a German tank destroyer from the Second World War built on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. IV tank. A fixed armored superstructure with a sloped front plate replaced the rotating turret, and the gun was mounted on the centerline of the vehicle. The silhouette is therefore considerably lower than that of the tank it comes from, and the vehicle takes cover more easily in open country and in built-up areas. Vehicles of this type served with antitank battalions until the end of the war.

The workmanship of the model

This is a finished model, not a kit. Nothing is glued, assembled or sprayed, so it also suits anyone who does not build models and only wants to fill out a collection. The 1:72 scale is the most widespread size for military equipment, so the model matches vehicles, artillery and figures of the same range in size.

Placement and care

The model shows best in a display case, where it is protected from dust. A few rules will keep it looking good:

• lift it by the hull, not by thin parts such as grab handles and antennas
• remove dust with a soft brush, not with a damp cloth
• do not display it in direct sunlight, as the finish fades in the light
• when moving house, put it back into its original packaging

Who it is for

Collectors of German equipment will appreciate it, as will diorama builders who need to add a vehicle to a scene with no further work. It also serves as a gift or as a reference when painting a kit of your own. The scope of the delivery is stated on the manufacturer's packaging: unless stated otherwise, it is one finished model without a display case, a base or figures.