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Mission Models :: Plastic Armor Model Kits :: Tasca 1/24 Armor :: Tasca 24001 - 1/24 German Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.F

TASCA 24001 - 1/24 GERMAN PZ.KPFW.II AUSF.F

After WWI, Germany was prohibited from pursuing tank development by the Treaty of Versailles. Tanks were an urgent necessity for Germany when they started re-armament, and the result during this time was the Panzer II, which was not sufficient for battle but was good enough for training. The Panzer II was considered too light and had a crew of only three. It was planned that the Panzer III and IV would comprise the main armored force, but there were insufficient numbers at the opening of hostilities of WWII. Thus, it was decided that the Panzer II would join the Blitzkrieg. When the German Invasion of Russia started in 1941, the main tanks of the German Army were the Panzer III and IV, as the Panzer II was considered too small. Its armament was sufficient for soft targets, however, and it was valued at the front for communications and reconnaissance. Production of the Panzer II ended in 1940, but due to a chronic tank shortage, production was resumed in 1941 with the Ausf. F., an improved version of the Ausf. C. The Ausf. F had strengthened armor on the front and a simpler silhouette than the Ausf. C. Production of the Ausf. F ended in December 1942 after the construction of 524 tanks. It came to be valued on the front lines during the middle portion of the war.

Kit features: The lower hull is one piece as is the basic turret; The individual track links connected by metal pins give a it realistic look and feel along with easy assembly; The clamps used for the OVM (On vehicle material) are accurately reproduced; The leaf spring suspension has been faithfully reproduced with each spring requiring 6 parts; Adjusting the tension of the track is possible by moving the idler wheel; The fender`s peculiar brace pattern surface texture has been accurately reproduced as on the real vehicle; Accurately reproduced rear section includes separate open outlet grille, deflector and air release pipe; Separate top and bottom parts for the armored drivers visor shutter gives the option to set the height of the aperture; There are transparent parts for the turret periscope and the light lens; Separate part for signal port on the Commanders hatch reproduced to show it either open or closed; There are photo-etch parts for clamps, the air release pipe cover and the tool box; and Decals for 2 tanks deployed in Russia. The kit does not include a figure, and is scheduled as separate future release.

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Weight 3.00 lbs
Price: $79.99

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