{"product_id":"dragon-7497-1-72-pzkpfwiv-ausf-h-w-sc","title":"Dragon 7497 1:72 PZKPFWIV AUSF.H W\/SC","description":"This is Dragon 7497 1:72 Pzkpfwiv Ausf.H W\/Sc. Pz. Kpfw.IV Ausf. H w\/Schürzen - Armor Pro Series. Dragon offers a complete lineup of the popular Panzer IV family tree in 1\/35 scale, and now gaps in the smaller 1\/72 scale lineup are being filled too. The newest 1\/72 Panzer IV kit from Dragon is an Ausf.H type. Production of the Ausf.H variant commenced in April 1943, and improvements included an 80mm-thick glacis plate and a layer of Zimmerit paste to prevent the adhesion of anti-tank mines. Side skirts were also added to the hull and turret to enhance the vehicle’s protection. With all the new armor, the Panzer IV’s weight increased to 25 tonnes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1\/72 scale plastic kit is a fantastic new offering, with the majority of its components being newly tooled parts. Examples include the complete turret, upper hull, fenders and Schurzen side skirts on the hull and turret. Utilizing research data and engineering experience with the larger 1\/35 equivalent kit, the details on this Panzer IV are very accurately portrayed. The box supplies a generous selection of Cartograf decals that cover panzer divisions operating in locations such as the Eastern Front (e.g. Poland, Ukraine) and Normandy. These markings stand out, and will look impressive on a suitable diorama piece. Dragon has already released Pz.Kpfw.IV F, F2 and G kits, so the addition of the very popular Ausf.H comes as a welcome addition for modelers everywhere. In fact, when lined up alongside each other, collectors will be able to trace the evolution of the important Panzer IV tank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eNewly produced Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H w\/astonishing detail\u003cbr\u003eNewly produced commander's hatch w\/well-defined detail\u003cbr\u003eDelicate armor skirts produced for Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H\u003cbr\u003eWell-designed radio antenna\u003cbr\u003eFinely detailed 7.5cm KwK.40 L\/48 gun\u003cbr\u003eRealistic turret roof rendered w\/brackets for armor skirts\u003cbr\u003eWell-defined turret skirts can be assembled separately\u003cbr\u003eSharp detail on front hull\u003cbr\u003eFull detail such as exhaust system on rear plate\u003cbr\u003eDetailed spare wheels w\/rack on side of upper hull\u003cbr\u003eSubtly detailed on-vehicle tools can be assembled on fender\u003cbr\u003eSlide-molded fender w\/crisp detail\u003cbr\u003eDetailed lower hull made by 2-directional slide mold\u003cbr\u003eBolts and rivets delicately represented on hull bottom\u003cbr\u003eOne-piece upper hull w\/engine deck detail\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic one-piece return rollers are easy to assemble\u003cbr\u003eRoad wheel hubs are separate pieces, allowing unparalleled crispness of detail\u003cbr\u003eDual road wheels are perfectly molded in one piece\u003cbr\u003eOne-piece DS tracks\u003cbr\u003eBox Size: 7.5 x 11.4 x 1.8\u003cbr\u003eParts: 130+\u003cbr\u003eMarking options:\u003cbr\u003e1) Unidentified Unit, Eastern Fron, 1943\u003cbr\u003e2) Unidentified Unit, Vistula River, Poland 1944\u003cbr\u003e3) 3.Pz.Div., Ukraine 1943\u003cbr\u003e4) 2.Pz.Div., Normandy 1944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaints needed: Flat Black, Steel, Wood Brown, Red Brown, Burnt Iron, Khaki Green, Dark Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $29.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model Kits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P12001331. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12001331\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Dragon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44216525160570,"sku":"P12001331","price":28.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3675024.jpg?v=1790850033","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/dragon-7497-1-72-pzkpfwiv-ausf-h-w-sc","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}