Border Models BT-016 1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L48 Early Tank

Model Kit

A prime example of Germany’s mid-war tank destroyer development, the Jagdpanzer IV L/48 Early Model represents a shift toward low-profile, heavily armed vehicles optimized for defensive and ambush operations. Based on the Panzer IV chassis, it was armed with the 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48 gun and featured sloped frontal armor, combining firepower and protection while maintaining a minimal silhouette to reduce targetability. Early-production units saw extensive service on the Eastern and Western Fronts from 1943 onward, providing effective anti-tank support in both static defensive positions and mobile engagements.