Tamiya 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.A / B / C

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German light tank in 1:35 scale.

Designed as a training tank Panzer II unintentionally has a completely different role. Due to delays in the production and delivery of new armor vehicles, these light tanks were the primary combat strength of the Wehrmacht armored units. Fast but insufficiently armored proved the genius of German tactical thought and Blitzkriegs doctrine. Panzer II weighed in at less than 9 tons, armed with a 20 mm gun and MG 34 machine gun in the tower. Its crew was 3 people. After fighting in Poland and France tanks were reinforced and an additional observation turret for the commander was added. Panzer II tanks served the first line until 1943. At that time they played the role of offensive weapons and reconnaissance vehicles. They fought in Poland, France, Russia, Africa and the Balkans. When their battle value turned out to be insufficient, and in the field replaced by newer constructions, the Panzer II has retreated back to the occupation and police units. Some vehicles also served as a base for special purpose vehicles or as a delivery platform.

The Tamiya kit allows building the German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. A / B / C with the commander. The box contains a hull element, 5 frames with parts of the model, exhaust photo etched parts and decals (allow the reconstruction of tanks from the 4th or 6th Armored Division of the Wehrmacht).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-63 or spray TS-4 (armor, Panzergrau color)
• Tamiya XF-1 (bandage of wheels)
• Tamiya XF-56 (metal parts of the sniper equipment)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden components of the mining equipment)
• Tamiya X-10 (cannon, MG)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-1 (rigger, uniform)
• Tamiya XF-65 (uniformed shirt)
• Tamiya X-18 (belt, shoes)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Plastic tracks.
• Crew member.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.