Dragon 1/35 Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) w/Zimmerit # 6589 - Model Kit

The Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) with Zimmerit was a German tank destroyer that was developed during World War II.

It was based on the chassis of the Panzer IV tank and was designed to provide mobile anti-tank support for German armoured units.

The Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) was armed with a powerful 75mm gun that was capable of penetrating the armour of most Allied tanks.

It had a maximum speed of around 40 km/h and was operated by a crew of five.

The tank's Zimmerit coating was a non-magnetic anti-magnetic paste that was applied to the exterior of the tank to prevent the attachment of magnetic mines.

The Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) was introduced in 1944 and saw service on both the Eastern and Western Fronts during World War II.

It was used primarily in a defensive role, providing anti-tank support to German units and helping to hold off Allied advances.

The tank's low profile and thick armour made it difficult to spot and hard to destroy, and it was a formidable opponent on the battlefield.

However, it was not without its flaws, and the tank's limited traverse and slow speed made it vulnerable to flanking attacks.

Overall, the Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) with Zimmerit was a valuable asset to the German military during World War II.

It's powerful gun and thick armour made it an effective tank destroyer and its Zimmerit coating helped to protect against magnetic mines.

Despite its limitations, it played an important role in the defence of German positions and was a feared opponent on the battlefield.

Though this is not the first time the Panzer IV has been kitted by Dragon, it is the first time a Zimmerit covered version has been done.

As such, many of the sprues will be from previous kits with the newly tooled parts basically covering the external parts of the kit.

This is a Smart Kit with individual track links, which account for many of the 650 parts and the recommendation that you be a skilled modeller before tackling this one.

Here is a full rundown on the kit's features:

- Newly tooled superstructure moulded with Zimmerit
- Newly tooled fenders with Zimmerit
- Newly tooled rear plate with spare tracks and detailed exhaust pipe
- Gun mantlet with Zimmerit made from 4-directional slide-moulded
- Gun barrel with hollow muzzle
- Travel lock and access hatches reproduced
- Gunsight hand wheels and gun breech w/well-defined detail
- Commander's hatch can be assembled open or closed
- Close-in defence weapon port on the superstructure
- Spare-wheel brackets with spare wheels
- Extendable jack with separate parts
- Intricate OVM arrangement
- Hatches on the engine deck can be assembled open or closed
- Periscope made from the clear part
- Sight rail provided as separate parts
- Side-skirt armour produced for scale thickness
- Realistic return rollers included
- Road wheels and suspension with multiple components exhibit crisp detail
- Sprockets and idler wheels with delicate detail
- Accurately detailed idler adjuster mountings
- Convoy light on rear fender made from the clear part
- Magic Tracks delicately produced