Brückenlegepanzer IV b

Plastic kit for the construction of a German armored bridge laying tank IV b (Brückenlegepanzer IV b)

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 307.6 x 113.8 x 98 mm
• 778 parts
• Extensive photo-etched sheets and cord included
• Interior (driver's compartment)
• Single link tracks + rubber tracks as an alternative
• Can be built in driving or operational position
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

Trumpeter offers four very special Panzer IV variants, which you can get here f available): TRU00362 Munitionsschlepper Panzer IV E/D TRU00363 Munitionsschlepper Panzer IV Ausf. F TRU00389 Bergepanzer IV TRU00390 Brückenlegepanzer IV b

Panzerkampfwagen IV also became a base for special purpose vehicles. From February to May of 1940, 20 Ausf C/Ds were converted by Krupp to bridge layers - BrÜckenleger IVb. 16 vehicles were mounted with bridging equipment by Magirus and 4 by Krupp. Nine-meter bridge had a 28-ton capacity. They saw service in Belgium and France in 1940 with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 10th Panzer Division. The vehicle was found to be too heavy for the suspension and the design was canceled in 1941. In late 1940, most were converted back to regular battle tanks. In January of 1941, Krupp completed 4 newer Bruckenleger IVc bridge layers. They saw service in 1941 in Russia with 3rd Panzer Division.