German VK 3001(H) PzKpfw VI (Ausf A)

Plastic kit for the representation of a VK 3001(H) PzKpfw VI (Ausf A)

• Scale 1:35
• Dimensions LxWxH (built): 277.2 x 90.7 x 78.9 mm
• 230+ parts
• upper and lower hull made in slide mould process
• rubber tracks
• unbuilt/unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

On 9 September 1938, following initial testing of the D.W. chassis, In 6 (Inspektion der Panzertruppen und für Heeresmotorisierung) authorized the Heeres Waffenamt to continue with the development of a Panzer in the 30 ton class. With a 30 metric ton weight restriction, a Panzer armed with a 7.5 cm Kw.K L/24 could be designed with armor protection of 50 mm on both the front and sides. Armor plate 50 mm thick was the established standard for effective protection against uncapped armor-piercing shells fired by the German 3.7 cm Pak L/45 anti-tank gun. Officially named the Panzerkampfwagen VI(7.5 cm)by 31Octorber 1940,it retained the design code name of D.W. along with the new code designation VK 30.01.