Level 3 Model Kit of Panzer IV Ausf.H "Mid Version" Tank with 2 Scheme Options 1/35 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

Brand new plastic model kit of Panzer IV Ausf.H "Mid Version" Tank with 2 Scheme Options (Level 3) 1/35 plastic model kit by Airfix. Brand new box. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 200+ detailed parts. Does NOT include display stand. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Parts molded in Light Brown, unless otherwise indicated. Includes decals to design the tank in 2 different schemes. Dimensions approximately L-7.91, W-3.22 inches assembled. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Panzer IV Ausf.H, introduced in mid-1943, represented one of the most refined and heavily armored versions of Germany’s most widely produced World War II tank. Designed as a response to increasingly powerful Soviet armor like the T-34 and KV-1, the Ausf.H was fitted with additional armor plating, including factory-installed Schürzen (side skirts) and a reinforced glacis plate. Its long-barreled 75mm KwK 40 L/48 gun gave it formidable firepower capable of challenging Allied medium tanks, and its increased protection made it more resilient on the battlefield. The Ausf.H served extensively on both Eastern and Western Fronts, playing a major role in battles such as Kursk in 1943, the largest tank battle in history. Though heavier and slower than earlier versions, the tank’s balance of armor, mobility, and firepower made it a cornerstone of German Panzer divisions. It also saw action in Italy and later during the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944, where it fought valiantly in defensive operations against overwhelming enemy forces. By the late war years, the Panzer IV Ausf.H was showing signs of obsolescence compared to newer tanks like the Panther and Tiger, yet it remained in production due to its mechanical reliability and ease of manufacture. Crews appreciated its familiarity and versatility, and it continued to be used by German forces until the final days of the war. Its widespread deployment and service longevity earned the Panzer IV a lasting legacy as a workhorse of the Wehrmacht. This 1:35 scale model is a meticulously detailed replica, ideal for history buffs and model builders alike. Featuring authentic Schürzen side armor, realistic suspension, and battle-weathered textures, this replica captures the powerful presence of one of WWII’s most iconic tanks. A must-have centerpiece for any World War II collection.