Rye Field Model Plastic Kits

Rye Field Models Sd.Kfz.161/1 Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G (1/35) RM-5143

This 1/35 scale kit from Rye Field Model presents the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G, one of the most important variants of the German Panzer IV series. With its long-barrelled 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43 main gun and upgraded armour, the Ausf. F2 and G versions marked a significant step in German tank development during World War II.

• Highly detailed Panzer IV Ausf. F2/G plastic model kit
• Accurate representation of early and transitional features
• Intricate surface details and rivet structures
• Optional parts and equipment stowage included
• Ideal for historical dioramas and armour collections

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

History: The Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. F2/G marked a critical evolution in German armoured warfare. Introduced in 1942, the F2 variant featured the longer KwK 40 L/43 gun, designed to counter Soviet T-34 and KV tanks. Soon after, the Ausf. G continued this design with further armour upgrades and production refinements. These tanks were deployed across the Eastern Front and in North Africa, becoming the backbone of German armoured divisions during the mid-war years. Their balanced combination of firepower, protection, and mobility made them formidable opponents on the battlefield.