- The Panzer I tank comes with interior parts, making it a lot of fun to build.
- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the German WWII tank, Ausf. IB Afrika Korps specification.
[About the actual car]
- The Panzer I was the first tank developed by Germany after the end of World War I.
- Development began under the name of a small tractor. In 1933, the body was completed and production began under the name of an agricultural tractor.
- The upper hull and turret were completed in 1935, and the Panzer I was born.
- Equipped with a horizontally opposed 4-cylinder air-cooled engine and two 7.92mm machine guns.
- Since it was pointed out from the start that the car lacked power, it was decided to develop an improved version in 1935. The engine was a Maybach in-line 6-cylinder engine that produced 100 horsepower.
- Road wheels and upper support wheels were added, and the suspension was improved, improving driving performance.
- It is said that more than 300 of the improved model, called the Panzer I Ausf. B, were produced by 1937.
- In 1941, the ventilation system was improved and a type equipped with a large filter for tropical climates was deployed and used effectively.
[About the model]
- The model is a 1/35 scale reproduction of the Panzer I, a light tank used by the German army in World War II.
- This model is based on the B-type, which had improved performance including an engine replacement.
- This compact model with a finished total length of approximately 126 mm accurately reproduces its distinctive style.
- The underside of the vehicle features a unique suspension structure with a mechanical finish.
- The included interlocking Magic Track tracks enhance the realism of the model.
- The shape of the upper part of the vehicle is faithfully reproduced, as are the bolt details.
- The rear engine deck is also accurately recreated.
- This kit also includes interior parts that recreate the inside of the fighting compartment.
- The two MG13k machine guns mounted on the turret are also modeled in detail.
- Each hatch on the upper part of the vehicle is prepared as a separate part and can be assembled either open or closed, allowing you to create a wide range of different expressions for your dioramas.
- This vehicle is essential to the history of German armored forces in World War II and is a must-have for collections and scene creation.
[Major features]
- 1/35 scale reproduction of the German Panzer I Ausf. B
- The tracks are made of prefabricated Magic Tracks with a realistic finish.
- Interior parts that recreate the inside of the fighting compartment are included
- Six jerry cans with a realistic finish using etched parts are included
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )