{"product_id":"dragon-models-6556-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-j-mid-production-premium-edition-model-kit","title":"Dragon Models 6556 1\/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Mid Production (Premium Edition) Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDragon Models 6556 1\/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J Mid Production (Premium Edition)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzer IV was the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the course of WWII. The final version in the Pz.Kpfw. IV family was the Ausf.J This particular variant commenced production in June 1944, and a total of approximately 3125 were eventually manufactured. The Ausf.J succeeded the Ausf.H, and rather than being an enhanced version of the Ausf.H, the final design was actually simplified in an attempt to ease and speed up construction. Thus, the electric turret drive was deleted and an extra fuel tank was fitted in its place. Other distinguishing features include the absence of Zimmerit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon has produced a Mid-Production variant of the Panzer IV Ausf.J in 1\/35 scale. This plastic Smart Kit offers some special features of this period of Pz.Kpfw.IV production, including the use of solid steel Schurzen plates prior to Thoma-type wire-mesh side-skirts being introduced. For maximum modeler enjoyment, Dragon supplies these Schurzen plates as separate pieces made from metal, thus allowing complete realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit offers two different turret-top ventilation covers for greater versatility. Two newly tooled flame-suppressing exhaust mufflers are also supplied for the rear of the tank. The running gear continues to feature four return rollers, for these were only reduced to three at a later stage. Details on this kit are finely detailed, the product of widespread use of slide molds. To complete the model, 40cm Magic Tracks are supplied. Various photo-etched metal components are included, things such as engine ventilation grills, and mesh for the turret baskets. This kit offers modelers the convenience of producing a typical Mid-Production Ausf.J tank without having to resort to kit-bashing or extensive conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-skirt armor plates can be installed separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-skirt armor produced in metal for scale thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece 3-directional slide-molded turret for Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMantlet guard can be removed and gun unloaded as on real vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed gun muzzle brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete gun assembly w\/full detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely detailed 7.5cm Kw.K. 40 L\/48 gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGun sleeve w\/delicate weld and bolt detail made from 3-directional slide molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew turret roof rendered w\/turret-skirt armor brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret-skirt and side-skirt armor plates can be installed separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear antenna included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled exhaust pipe on the hull rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hollowed-out undercut on turret bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates toothed turret ring inside turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of driver's and radio operator's hatch w\/splash guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatches w\/internal detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-wheel rack w\/spare wheels on upper hull side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of side-skirt armor plate w\/bolt detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrackets for side-skirt armor realistically detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret-skirt door can be positioned open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional turret-side door can be positioned open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide fenders w\/pattern detail on both top and bottom surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-molded fenders made to thinnest possible dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of ventilation cover w\/great detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled storage mesh on turret side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommander's cupola recreates structural details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCupola vision blocks can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece lower hull made from slide molds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull bottom fully detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece upper hull 2-side slide-molded w\/new engine-deck design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMG34 in Gen2 standard w\/gun mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of engine hatches can be assembled open\/closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-track bracket on lower hull front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-tracks on armor side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OVM arrangement on fenders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare-track bracket on glacis plate w\/photo-etched and plastic option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal-drive housing w\/details on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate armored cover for final-drive housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprocket wheels w\/breathtaking detail and multiple delicate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly tooled fuel filler flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtendable jack w\/separate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed idler adjuster mountings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed towing-eye brackets w\/separate parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad wheels and suspension w\/multiple components exhibit crisp detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdler wheels have detailed parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-molded OVM w\/clasps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dragon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552320356565,"sku":"DML6556","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/dragon-models-6556-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-j-mid-production-premium-edition-model-kit.jpg?v=1749336153","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/dragon-models-6556-1-35-pz-kpfw-iv-ausf-j-mid-production-premium-edition-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}