Barcode: 0 89195 87321 7
Case Pack: 36 Pieces per carton
Box size: 7.5 x 11.4 x 1.8
Features:
"Dragon has now released well over 100 models in its popular 1/72 scale
AFV series. As if this wasn’t a milestone enough, Dragon is now pleased to announce
a groundbreaking release. For the first time ever, Dragon has created a 1/72
scale Panzer IV tank! Building upon Dragon’s extensive experience and expertise
in 1/35 scale Panzer IV kits, the first release is a Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F1.
The Panzer IV (Sd.Kfz.161) formed the mainstay of German panzer divisions,
and it holds the distinction of being the only German tank to remain in production
throughout the course of WWII. This tank, numerically the most common with 8500
produced, underwent a series of improvements to improve its armament and armor
protection. The Ausf. F1 was manufactured from April 1941 to March 1942. Armed
with a short-barreled 75mm KwK37 L/24 gun, a total of more than 450 were produced,
although a number were later converted to F2 status. Other unique distinguishing
features were a new turret design (with thicker armor, and two-piece side doors),
plus new drive sprockets and idler wheels to accommodate wider 400mm tracks.
Dragon’s new model accurately reflects all these key personality traits, and
indeed, the model is completely new except for the road wheels! It has benefited
tremendously from technical know-how and research conducted in creating its
1/35 scale brothers. Dragon is thus justifiably proud of this new Panzer IV
kit, which is undoubtedly the best available on the market in terms of accuracy,
detail and proportions. For those small-scale modelers interested in early Panzers,
this kit will be an instant hit!
