1:35 Panzerkampfwagen Mk.IV, 744[E] (A13) & UE Trailer

Panzerkampfwagen Mk.IV 744(e) (A13) and the UE trailer in 1:35 scale (Bronco)

This injection-molded plastic kit captures the British cruiser tank A13, which was taken as booty and used by the German army under the designation Panzerkampfwagen Mk.IV 744(e). The 1:35 scale model from Bronco also holds the tracked UE trailer and is rounded out by photo-etched sheet, cable and decals. Using the photo-etched parts is unavoidable on some assemblies.

The real subject

The British A13 cruiser tank used Christie suspension with large road wheels and was built with the emphasis on speed. The Germans took a number of captured vehicles into their own service after the campaign in France (the letter e stood for erbeutet, meaning captured) and adapted them to their own standards. The small tracked UE trailer was derived from a captured French vehicle and served to carry cargo or fuel.

Building and painting tips

Assemble and fine-tune the Christie suspension and the tracks before the hull is finished; bond the photo-etched parts with super glue. Join the plastic with thin modeling cement, lay down primer and spray the shades with an airbrush. A captured vehicle offers interesting marking options; finish the surface with washes and pigments.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of captured vehicles of the Second World War
• Anyone interested in British and German armor
• More experienced modelers working with photo-etched parts
• Makers of dioramas with a tank and trailer

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.