Tamiya 1/35 German Sturmgeschutz IV Tank (Unassembled Plastic Kit) - 35087
Tamiya 1/35 German Sturmgeschutz IV Tank (Unassembled Plastic Kit)
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the 75mm gun-equipped Sturmgeschütz IV deployed by Nazi Germany in WWII. The powerful, form of the vehicle is captured in style. Features optional hull front cement block for armour reinforcement, plus parts recreating Schürzen side armour plates. Comes with a commander figure in action pose.
The Sturmgeschuetz (storm or assault gun) was developed in the 1936-39 period to provide armoured support for the infantry. This came about largely because the new tanks being produced were destined for the panzer (armoured) divisions. In a battlefield situation there was no guarantee that tanks from an armoured division would be available to support the infantry. Thus the idea of the assault gun regiment organic to an infantry division came about. The new assault gun developed was based on the Panzerkampfwagen III Designated Strumgeschuetze III, the assault gun had a low superstructure with its main armament mounted in the superstructure front and given limited travers. Pre-production vehicles were battle-tested in the invasion of France in May 1940, and then ordered into large scale production.
Production started in December 1943, Krupp-Gruson of Magdeburg the builders. Total production was about 1000 vehicles. StuG Ivs equipped the third battalions of some tank regiments in place of tanks. Early models were on the Pzkpfw IV Ausf H chassis but most were on the Ausf J chassis. Zimmerit anti-magnetic coating was common, and some had ferro-concrete added on the superstructure front for added protection. Crew: 4, combat weight 23 tons, top speed 24mph (road), 15mph (cross country), ammunition: 63 rds (AP 39, AP 40, HE), armour : 85mm (max) 10mm (min). Other details as PzIV.
Required to Complete
Tamiya Cement Glue
Tamiya Paints
