This newest Panzer IV is not just a rehash of previous kit, for it represents a Panzer IV Ausf.G from the April-May 1943 production run, and which would thus have been issued brand new to units in time for the Battle of Kursk. One of the most remarkable components in this kit is the newly tooled road wheels, which even have casting numbers moulded on. The cross-sectional shape of the wheels is accurately replicated, too.

Not only that, there are other terrific bonus items such as side schurzen plates made from metal, convenient Magic Tracks, an aluminium gun barrel and 3D-printed muzzle brake. This is the ultimate Premium Edition kit, well engineered yet full of intricate detail. The icing on the cake is the impressive box art depicting a German tank fighting at Kursk.

Product Details

• Scale is 1:35
• Rendered with high accuracy and authentic details
• Casting numbers and names are moulded onto road wheels
• Extreme attention to detail correctly replicates that road wheel cross-section
• Several road wheels have separate hubs and rims so modellers can impart a damaged look
• Upgraded gun muzzle brake made via 3D printing
• Aluminium gun barrel included as bonus
• Side-skirt armour reproduced in metal for scale thickness
• Metal smoke grenade rack and metal smoke grenade dischargers
• Photo-etched parts included
• Upgraded Magic Tracks for easy track assembly
• One-piece lower hull made from slide moulds
• Slide-moulded upper hull with accurate engine deck design
• Side-skirt armour plates can be installed separately
• Turret roof rendered with turret skirt armour brackets
• Mantlet guard can be removed and gun unloaded as on real vehicle
• Front turret armour and mantlet with full detail
• Complete gun assembly with full detail
• Finely detailed Kw K. 40 L/48 gun
• Road wheels and suspension exhibit extreme attention-to-detail