Dragon 1/72 Neubau-Fahrzeug Nr.3-5

Germany created many successful medium and heavy tanks such as the Panzer III, Panzer IV, Panther and Tiger. However, the nations first attempts at creating a heavy tank commenced in the early 1930s. Known as the Neubaufahrzeug (New Construction Vehicle), it was not a success, however.

Slow-moving and boasting multiple turrets, it was ill equipped for the type of rapid, mobile warfare that Blitzkrieg tactics required. For this reason, only five Neubaufahrzeug heavy tanks were built. The three 25.8-ton tanks participated in the 1940 invasion of Norway within a specially formed Panzerabteilung. Armament included a 7.5m KwK L/24 main gun, 3.7cm KwK L/45 cannon and two 7.92mm machine guns.

Features:

• Newly tooled Neubau-Fahrzeug Nr.3-5
• Complicated exhaust system accurately recreated
• Delicate engine deck reproduced
• Headlamp on front hull can be folded up/down
• Slide-molded upper hull produced w/intricate details
• Slide-molded turret w/MG reproduced
• Slide-molded 7.5cm KwK L/24 and 3.7KwK L/45 produced
• Side fenders w/pattern detail
• Intricate on-vehicle tools molded
• Drive sprocket and idler wheels accurately recreated
• One-piece suspension system produced for easy assembly
• Delicate DS track produced

Requires:

• skill level: 3 Ages 12 to Adult
• Gluing required
• Painting required