Italeri 6578 - 1/35 Pz. Kpfw. IV Ausf. H  [IT-6578S]

The Panzer IV ended up being implemented for your period of WW2 by the Wehrmacht and benefited from frequent updates. It acquired the status of being known as the "backbone" for the Panzer Divisions on all functional fronts. The Panzer IV Ausf H which came into service from mid-1943, had been improved in its offensive capability by the use associated with 75 mm L / 48 KwK 40 cannon, which was characterized by greater penetrative ability and overall general effectiveness against enemy armoured vehicles. A technical innovation entitled Schürzen, had been placed on the tank design which afforded extra sheet steel security towards the sides of hull and round the turret. This in turn provided greater protection against enemy ‘hits’ and paid off damage to the Panzer. This addition of further side protection ended up being often for this usage of Zimmerit, a cement-based paste that has been placed on the armour