{"product_id":"6954248835372","title":"1\/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n The Krupp-type Panzer IV is a vehicle based on drawings of an improved Panzer IV plan submitted by Krupp in December 1942. \u003cbr\u003e The improvement plan involved making the frontal armor of the Panzer IV hull sloped to further enhance its defensive capabilities. \u003cbr\u003e However, the increased weight resulting from the reinforced armor put a strain on various parts, and although detailed improvements were considered, there was no time to develop a new vehicle, so the plan proceeded as an improvement. \u003cbr\u003e On February 17, 1943, a meeting of the Tank Committee was held, where Hitler insisted on increasing production of existing Panzer IVs, demanding that more than 1200 Panzer IVs be completed by the spring of 1944. Due to this insistence, this plan had to be abandoned, and this vehicle ended up remaining a plan. \u003cbr\u003e[Product Supplement]\u003cbr\u003eIn December 1942, Section 6 of the Ordnance Department received drawings of a proposed improvement plan for the Panzer IV from Krupp.\u003cbr\u003eThis plan involved changing the frontal armor of the Panzer IV to sloped armor, thereby strengthening its defensive capabilities.\u003cbr\u003eThe upper hull sides were also made of sloped armor, and a retractable observation hatch was installed on the left side of the driver's compartment front, with a ball-mounted machine gun on the right side. The weight increase due to this change was estimated at 880 kg.\u003cbr\u003eIn response, Section 6 of the Ordnance Department requested further improvements, and Krupp submitted an improvement plan on February 5, 1943.\u003cbr\u003eThe improvement plan included strengthening the armor of the hull sides and turret to counter anti-tank rifles, but this also involved changes to the track width and road wheels due to the increased weight of the hull resulting from the armor reinforcement. \u003cbr\u003eHowever, the strain on the transmission and brakes became a problem, and ideally it should have been developed as a new vehicle, but there was no time to develop it, so it proceeded as is. \u003cbr\u003eOn February 17, 1943, the Tank Committee met, where Hitler insisted on doubling the production of the existing Panzer IV from October, and demanded that more than 1,200 Panzer IVs be completed by the spring of 1944. \u003cbr\u003eThis demand from Hitler made it impossible to change the Panzer IV to sloped armor as planned, because armor plate manufacturers and assembly plants would experience production delays due to the change in production lines. \u003cbr\u003eHowever, since this improvement would enhance the overall combat capability of the Panzer IV, the Tank Committee proposed the improvement to Hitler, but they were unable to overturn his decision, and increased production of the conventional model proceeded. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: AMH35A037\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/35\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 6954248835372\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Notes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n *Due to manufacturer circumstances, the expected arrival month and the actual product specifications may change. Please understand in advance. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"amusinghobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46407060291742,"sku":"6954248835372","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/6954248835372.jpg?v=1768549510","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/6954248835372","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}