Tamiya 1/35 German Sturmgeschuetz IV #35087  [35087]

Concerning the German Sturmgeschutz IV

The Sturmgeschuetz (storm or attack weapon) originated within the 1936-39 period to present armoured help the infantry. This came about mainly because the newest tanks being produced had been destined for the panzer (armoured) divisions. In a battlefield situation there was clearly no guarantee that tanks from an armoured division could be open to offer the infantry. Therefore the notion of the attack weapon regiment organic to an infantry division came to exist. The brand new assault gun developed was in line with the Panzerkampfwagen III Designated Strumgeschuetze III, the attack weapon had a decreased superstructure using its main armament mounted in the superstructure front side and provided restricted travers. Pre-production automobiles were battle-tested within the invasion of France in May 1940, after which ordered into large scale production.
The original idea ended up being for an automobile able to offer fire support the infantry, nonetheless it ended up being quickly found that an anti-tank ability was a lot more crucial. Later models of the StuG III resulted in the StuG 40 in very early 1942, a StuG III with either a 7.5cm Sturmkanone 40 L/43 or (later on) a Sturmkanone 40 L/48. In 1943, production of the Pzkpfw III ended up being eliminated as being by the end of its development as a gun tank. Because of the great losings of tanks regarding Russian front General Guderian suggested that StuG III automobiles be granted to tank divisions because they had been cheaper, easier and quicker to construct than tanks. This might have created a level bigger boost in StuG III output that was currently insufficient to fulfill needs. So that it was decided in a meeting with Hitler in November 1943 to utilize the chassis regarding the Panzerkampfwagen IV. The thing would be to make use of this new Strumgeschuetze IV the panzer divisions. This could significantly simplify maintenance since the panzer divisions. This could greatly simplify upkeep since the panzer divisions had been all equipped with the Panzer IV tank. A prototype was already in per month, making use of a superstructure from StuG III manufacturing output. Due to the fact Panzer IV framework was 46cm longer, and 8cm less than the StuG III it was necessary to weld in an extra forward deckplate, and superstructure part strips, to fill the gaps. On the left front side of the superstructure an armoured box (with two periscopes and a hatch) was built forward to pay for the driving place.

Manufacturing started in December 1943, Krupp-Gruson of Magdeburg the builders. Total production was about 1000 automobiles. StuG Ivs equipped the third battalions of some tank regiments as opposed to tanks. Early models were regarding the Pzkpfw IV Ausf H chassis but most were regarding Ausf J chassis. Zimmerit anti-magnetic layer had been common, plus some had ferro-concrete added on superstructure front side for included protection. Crew: 4, combat fat 23 tons, top speed 24mph (road), 15mph (cross-country), ammo: 63 rds (AP 39, AP 40, HE), armour : 85mm (max) 10mm (min). Other details as PzIV.

Specs & Features

• Detail by detail plastic parts molded in armed forces green and mounted on sprues.
• Ready to assemble precision model kit.
• Includes one practical figure.
• Highly detail by detail exterior.
• Big attack weapon situated on front side of tank; other armory additionally included.
• Includes armour dishes on each part of tank.
• Authentic plastic tracks.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes detailed and informative pictorial guidelines.