{"product_id":"dragon-models-6330-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-d-mit-7-5cm-kw-k-40-l-43-premium-edition-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6330 1\/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.D mit 7.5cm Kw.K.40 L\/43 (Premium Edition) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6330 1\/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.D mit 7.5cm Kw.K.40 L\/43 (Premium Edition)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer IV was the workhorse of Wehrmacht armored units, with more than 8500 produced from 1937 to 1945. The Ausf. D formed the first main production run, with 229 manufactured in 1939-40. The original Panzer IV D was fitted with a short-barreled 7.5cm KwK 37 L\/24 gun, but the performance of this infantry support weapon was rapidly outclassed. To make the tank more relevant, a number of IV Ds were later updated and up-gunned with a longer 7.5cm KwK40, the same potent cannon that was fitted to the Ausf. F and G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModifications have been carried out on this up-gunned D such as the inclusion of 40cm tracks, additional frontal armor, and road, sprocket and idler wheels. Delicately produced side skirts are produced to scale thickness, and the associated brackets are accurately formed. No detail has been spared, with even the bolt heads well represented and the left skirt positioned slightly forward of the right one in true conformity to their actual arrangement. To match the newly tooled Schurzen, the kit has also benefitted from a brand new turret produced by a 3-directional slide mold. This exciting kit is brimming with detail, transforming this Ausf.D into an outstanding member of the Panzer IV family. For those modelers looking for something special in their Panzer IVs, this item with better protection and a bigger gun fits the bill!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew turret roof rendered w\/delicate details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew turret side-skirt armor produced to scale thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled one-piece 3 directional silde-molded turret for Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-Skirt door can be positioned open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistically detailed side-skirt armor brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hollowed out undercut on turret bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 directional slide-molded commander's cupola authentically recreates structural details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates toothed turret ring in turret interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete gun assembly w\/full detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed 7.5cm Kw.K.40 L\/43 gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRifling inside gun barrel is finely reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed gun muzzle brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sleeve w\/delicate weld and bolt detail made from 3-directional slide molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantlet view port can be modeled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantlet w\/aerial deflector for long gun barrel is new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantlet guard can be removed and gun unloaded as on the real vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Hull:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new additional armor for driver's and radio operator's panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's and radio operator's hatches w\/interior detail and external rubber bump stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver's interior periscope assembly in fine detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled spare-wheel rack w\/spare wheels on upper hull side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled cleaning rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew spare-track bracket on frontal glacis plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic double-layered air intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-intake covers have option of injection or photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OVM arrangement on fenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled side fenders w\/tread pattern on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans and coupling modeled in several parts to provide interior detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts for engine-deck exhaust grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Hull, suspension, wheels:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed chassis formed from multiple parts w\/bolt detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew additional armor on frontal hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine detail newly tooled rear hull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40cm Magic Tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate detailed sprocket and idler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate armored cover for final-drive housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic suspension w\/multiple components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission system w\/excellent detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622497321173,"sku":"DML6330","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6330-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-d-mit-7-5cm-kw-k-40-l-43-premium-edition-model-kit.png?v=1779987484","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6330-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-d-mit-7-5cm-kw-k-40-l-43-premium-edition-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}