Article number: 500777530
Product: 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.D
Dragon has a brand new Panzer IV Ausf.D tank in 1/72 scale available for
modelers wishing to expand their number of variants in this family. The
Ausf.D was produced from October 1939 through to May 1941, with just 229
units manufactured in total. This type reintroduced a hull machine gun
and it used an external mantlet (instead of an internal one). Armor
protection was also improved, with 20mm armor now used on the sides. The
tank retained the previously used short-barreled and low-velocity 7.5cm KwK.37 L/24 gun as its main armament.
Dragon has previously released 1/72 scale plastic kits of the Panzer IV
family, but this is the very first of the Ausf.D. Thus, it’s a 100%
newly tooled kit. By judiciously combining smart engineering and
slide-mold technology, the number of parts to assemble has been reduced
to a minimum. For example, the road wheels and track run are made as one
piece. Indeed, these parts only need to be plugged into the hull
suspension units and glued and, hey presto, they’re finished! This is a
completely new idea from Dragon to ease assembly in every possible way
without sacrificing one iota of detail. Indeed, modelers will be able to
enjoy their craft more than ever without wasting time on repetitive
tasks. The Panzer Ausf.D was an early member of the family, but Dragon has applied the latest technology to it!
Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
