{"product_id":"trumpeter-scale-models-7262-1-72-german-jagdpanzer-iv-model-tank-kit","title":"Trumpeter Scale Models 7262 1\/72 German Jagdpanzer IV Model Tank Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTrumpeter Scale Models 7262 1\/72 German Jagdpanzer IV\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Tank Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-slung silhouette of the Jagdpanzer IV reflects a decisive shift in German armored doctrine by 1944—away from turreted versatility and toward dedicated, purpose-built tank destroyers optimized for ambush and defensive warfare. Based on the reliable Panzer IV chassis, the Jagdpanzer IV replaced the turret with a well-sloped casemate mounting a powerful anti-tank gun, initially the 7.5cm PaK 39 L\/48 and later the longer L\/70 in subsequent variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntering service in early 1944, the type saw extensive action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its low profile, effective frontal armor, and accurate high-velocity gun made it a formidable opponent in defensive engagements, particularly in the hedgerows of Normandy and the fluid armored battles in Poland and Hungary. Unlike some of Germany’s heavier late-war designs, the Jagdpanzer IV maintained relatively good mobility and mechanical reliability, making it one of the more practical tank destroyers fielded during the final year of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 98.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Parts: 70+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 7 sprues, lower hull, 2 strip rubber tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter Scale Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224990539989,"sku":"TRP7262","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/trumpeter-scale-models-7262-1-72-german-jagdpanzer-iv-model-tank-kit.jpg?v=1771693931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/trumpeter-scale-models-7262-1-72-german-jagdpanzer-iv-model-tank-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}