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Rubicon Models 280078 - German Panzer IV Ausf J Medium Tank - Bolt Action

Description: Rubicon Models - German Panzer IV Ausf J Medium TankProduct number 280078Great for Bolt Action, Rules of Engagement and other WW2 Games Product Highlights:- Number of Parts: 165 pieces / 5 sprues + 1 photo-etched sheet - All hatches can be open or closed- Optional photo-etched Thoma wire-mesh skirts- Special jig to aid sch rzen assembly- Two tank crew figures included The SdKfz 161 Panzerkampfwagen IV (PzKpfw IV), commonly known as the Panzer IV, was a German medium tank developed in the late 1930s and used extensively during WW2. The Panzer IV was the most numerous German tank and the second-most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war, with over 8,500 built. The Panzer IV chassis was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, including the Sturmgesch tz IV assault gun, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and the Brummb r self-propelled gun. The Panzer IV Ausf JDespite addressing the mobility problems introduced by the previous models, the final production version of the Panzer IV, the Ausf J, was considered a retrograde from the Ausf H. Born of necessity to replace heavy losses it was greatly simplified to speed production. The electric generator that powered the tank s turret traverse was removed so the turret had to be rotated manually. The turret traversing mechanism was modified and fitted with a second gear which made hand-operation easier when the vehicle was on sloping terrain. The resulting space was later used for the installation of an auxiliary 200-litre fuel tank; road range was thereby increased to 320km. The remaining pistol and vision ports on the turret side hatches were removed and the engine s radiator housing was simplified by changing the slanted sides to straight sides. In addition, the cylindrical muffler was replaced by two flame-suppressing mufflers. On Jun 1944, German design office Waffen Pr fen 6 (Wa Pr f 6) had decided that because bomb damage at Panzerfirma Krupp in Essen had seriously jeopardized tank production, all plates which should have been face-hardened for the Panzer IV were instead made with rolled homogeneous armour plate. By late 1944 zimmerit was no longer being applied to German armored vehicles and the Panzer IV s side-skirts had been replaced by wire mesh. A total of 1,758 Ausf J were produced before the war ended. This model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Assembly required. Recommended for ages 14 and older. PAYMENTPlease make payment within 7 days of auction end date SHIPPINGFREE Shipping to US buyers only RETURNSReturns accepted if merchandise is faulty in any way. Please notify by email within 7 business days for return instructions.Buyer will pay for return shipping and refund will be given after inspection of item.

Price: 30.99 USD

Location: Carnegie, Pennsylvania

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Rubicon Models 280078 - German Panzer IV Ausf J Medium Tank - Bolt Action

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Brand: Rubicon Models

MPN: 280078

Recommended Age Range: 14+

Character Family: German

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