Tamiya 32570 - 1/48 Scale German Panzer II A/B/C - French Campaign  [32570]

German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf.A/B/C (Sd.Kfz.121) (French Campaign)

Palm-Top Blitzer

The Panzer II Ausf.A/B/C variants were the mainstay tanks for the German Panzer Divisions through the Blitzkreig operations of early-WWII. They certainly were compact (4.8m very long, 2.2m wide) tanks loaded with a 140hp gas motor, which enabled a maximum rate of 40km/h. Although these were gently armed with only a 2cm primary gun and a 7.92mm device weapon as well as their front armor had been only 15mm dense, they supplied valiant service through the Polish and French campaigns when the German Army had a shortage regarding the more capable Panzer III tanks. In specific, numerous Panzer IIs which saw combat in France had been modified with extra frontal armor plating.

Specs & Features

• Length: 101mm, Width: 46mm
• Model depicts a tank through the French Campaign which had extra armor plates in front of hull and turret.
• Parts are included to replicate the many differences between the Ausf.A/B/C variations.
• Model can be assembled with or without smoke dischargers.
• Chassis loads are included to give the model heft that belies its size.
• Assembly-type tracks feature one-piece right sections with realistic sag effect.
• Includes a commander figure and three marking choices.