Released in February 2024
TAMIYA 1/35 German Panzer IV Type G early production vehicle/messenger bike set "Russian Front". T252094 Gosenshi G Gata Released February 2024
[Product introduction]
TAMIYA 1/35 German Panzer IV G type early production vehicle/messenger bike set "Russian Front".
[Perfect for creating scenes of the Eastern Front]
Among the Panzer IV tanks that were used throughout World War II and continued to support the advance of the German army, it was the first to be equipped with a long-barreled 7.5cm gun. is G type. Produced from March 1942 to June 1943, early production models were characterized by the use of rounded nozzle brakes. At the time, the German armored forces were struggling with the short-barreled Panzer IV tanks against the formidable enemy T34 medium tanks on the Russian front, and the Panzer IV G type became a valuable force that could compete with the T34 for the first time. In addition, the medium-sized military motorcycle equipped with a 2-stroke single-cylinder 350cc engine is lightweight and easy to handle, and is highly reliable and can withstand the harsh Russian climate conditions, making it useful for communications such as messengers and reconnaissance. It was used not only on the Russian front, but also on various fronts in Europe and North Africa until the late war. This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that includes a Panzer IV Type G and a messenger bike. The Panzer IV G type has a total length of 187mm and a total width of 82mm. The total length of the messenger bike is 54mm. Based on detailed research on actual vehicles, the powerful and eye-catching long-barreled 7.5cm gun is realistically modeled. The messenger bike is finished with a three-dimensional feel while keeping the number of parts low. A set of full-length figures of three crew members, a motorcycle soldier, and a tank corps commander. A realistic model of the fearless appearance of two types of Russian front vehicles equipped with a long barrel 43 caliber 7.5 cm gun on a flat body with markings. We captured all the characteristics of early production cars, such as the rounded single-hole muzzle brake. A set of motorcycle soldiers and a commander pointing into the distance. The image of a scenic work set on the Russian front is also expanding. The commander and two soldiers lean out from the hatch. Not only does it enhance the sense of reality, but it has also been made into parts with a full-body image that is particular about fitting with the turret part. The track adopts a connected assembly type that integrates the straight parts. Not only does it have a three-dimensional finish, but the subtle sagging at the top is also realistically expressed. Accessories such as spare tracks attached to the front of the battle compartment as additional armor and rolled canvas sheets on the fenders are also available. The motorcycle soldiers also have wrinkles in their clothes that are realistically expressed. A water jerry can that can be used as an accessory is also included.
[Product specifications]
1/35 scale unpainted assembly kit□