HobbyBoss 1/35 German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf B Plastic Model Kit [80131]

SKU: HB80131 | Brand: HobbyBoss | Product: HobbyBoss 1/35 German Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf B Plastic Model Kit [80131] The Panzerkampfwagen IV originated as a 20-ton medium support tank from Krupp-Grusion, with production spanning October 1937 to war's end, yielding over 12,000 vehicles serving as a core tank platform. The Ausf.B variant (Vs.Kfz.622) was built using 2.Serie/B.W. chassis designated 80201–80242, with just 42 examples completed between April and September 1938. Armament consisted of a short 7.5cm tank gun and MG34 mounted in the turret, consistent with Ausf.A through E variants. The B and C versions incorporated a vision port and pistol port in place of the ball-mounted machine gun on the superstructure front plate, which was fabricated as a single flat plate with aligned driver and radio operator visors. An outer armored mantle was affixed to the turret front plate, bridging the gap between the internal gun mantle and turret wall. The B and C models featured cooling air intake and exhaust vents with three horizontal louvers and two vertical supports designed to deflect projectiles and bullet splash from entering the engine bay. Specifications: - Scale: 1:35 - Type: Static assembly kit