Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D 1:35 Plastic Model Assembly Kit

Tamiya Military Model Kit German Pzkpw IV Ausf. D (1/35) 35096 This 1/35 scale Tamiya kit recreates the German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. D, an early-war version of the famous Panzer IV series. The Ausf. D featured thicker frontal armour and improved armament compared to its predecessors, making it more effective in the opening stages of the war. Detailed 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit. Authentic early-production design of the Panzer IV Ausf. D. Includes realistic surface details and accurate proportions. Perfect for early WWII European theatre dioramas. Ideal for modellers interested in the evolution of the Panzer IV. History: The Panzer IV Ausf. D entered service in 1939 and played an important role in the German military campaigns of the early war years. It was equipped with a short-barrelled 75mm KwK 37 L/24 gun, primarily intended for infantry support. The Ausf. D saw combat in Poland, France, and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa, laying the foundation for later variants that would become the backbone of German armoured forces throughout WWII.