Academy Plastic Model Kit

German Panzer IV Ausf H Late (1/35) 13528

The Academy 1/35 scale German Panzer IV Ausf H Late kit depicts one of the most widely used German medium tanks of the Second World War. This detailed plastic model features accurate surface textures, detachable side skirts, and the formidable 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48 gun. With options to assemble hatches in open or closed positions and to choose from several historically accurate markings, it provides both flexibility and authenticity for modellers recreating mid- to late-war armoured operations.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit
• Detailed Panzer IV Ausf H Late variant
• Includes detachable side skirts
• Armed with L/48 7.5cm KwK 40 gun and MG34
• Choice of multiple markings: France, Russia, and Poland 1944
• Optional open or closed hatches

History

The Panzer IV was the backbone of German armoured forces throughout World War II, with over 8,500 units produced in various versions. The Ausf H, introduced in 1943, featured thickened armour and the long-barrelled 7.5cm KwK 40 L/48 gun, making it a formidable opponent against Allied tanks. Additional protection came from the installation of Schürzen side skirts, designed to counter anti-tank rifles and shaped-charge weapons. By 1944, the Panzer IV Ausf H saw service on all fronts, including the battles in France following D-Day, the Eastern Front during Soviet offensives, and the Warsaw Uprising in Poland. Despite being increasingly outclassed by newer Allied tanks, the Panzer IV continued to fight effectively until the war’s end, cementing its place as one of the most iconic tanks of the conflict.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.