Dragon 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F1 (F) Plastic Model Kit DR6315
Interestingly, the Panzer IV was originally designed as an infantry-support tank, whereas the Panzer III was designated as the vehicle to engage enemy armor. This was to change as WWII developed, and in fact the Pz.Kpfw.IV was the only German tank to remain in production throughout the entirety of the war with 8500 produced between 1937 and 1945. Dragon has recently produced two sensational 1/35 scale kits of the Panzer IV F2 and G, and the next subject to receive the treatment is the F1. Compared to the Ausf.E, modifications incorporated in the F1 were an increase in armor thickness, wider 40cm tracks, new mufflers, revised hatches and visors, plus air-intake cowls to aid cooling of the steering brakes. A total of 462 of this variant were produced between April 1941 and March 1942.
Dragon...s outstanding plastic rendition of the Panzer IV Ausf.F1 accurately portrays this short-barreled Panzer. The 1/35 scale kit is based on exhaustive research, and it has been carefully engineered by Dragon...s skilled technicians. The result is an extremely accurate kit that is easy and pleasurable to assemble thanks to its Smart Kit status. This new tank will be rapturously received by military modelers, especially those interested in earlier versions of the Panzer IV. This wonderful new model has captured the essence of an older tank!
Special Features:
Turret
- 3 directional slide-molded turret
- turret front view port can be modeled open/closed
- finely detailed vision block assembly w/clear plastic parts
- clear parts for vision port glass
- side hatches can be assembled open/closed w/interior details
- pistol ports can be shown open/closed
- cupola vision blocks can be assembled open/closed
- commanders hatch w/interior detail
- commanders cupola recreates structural details
- direct sighting post can be made from supplied photo-etched part
- signal port can be modeled open/closed
- slide-molded storage bin w/crisp details can be
- include hollowed out undercut on turret bottom
- incorporates toothed turret ring inside turret
Gun & Mantlet
- 7.5cm Kw.K L/24 gun with delicate details
- complete gun assembly w/full detail
- two types of gun sleeve included as options
- gun barrel is slide-molded
- rifling inside gun barrel
- correct catcher for used ammo shells
- mantlet guard can be removed and gun unloaded as on real vehicle
- coaxial MG w/hollow muzzle
- turret frontal armor and mantlet finely reproduced
Engine Deck & Lower Hull
- two types of engine deck w/different cooling louvers provided as options
- injection-molded fenders made to thinnest possible dimensions
- side fenders w/pattern detail on both top and bottom surfaces
- separate front and rear fenders can be posed in folded-back position
- drivers and radio operators signal ports can be modeled open/closed
- drivers and radio operators hatches with interior detail
- complete MG w/workable ball mount
- 2 types of headlight included as options
- air intake covers have options of injection or photo-etched parts
- muffler with multi-parts assembly
- Injection-molded reflectors w/optional photo-etched parts
- taillights with exquisite detail
- smoke candle rack housing w/fine details
Suspension & Track
- one piece lower hull made from slide molds
- hull bottom is fully detailed
- fuel filler hatch has open/closed option
- separate armored cover for final drive housing
- final drive housing w/details on both sides
- accurately designed transmission and steering brake access hatches can be optionally modeled open/close
- road wheels and suspension exhibit crisp detail
- realistic parting lines on rubber tires
- sprocket wheels w/breathtaking detail and multiple delicate parts
- idler adjuster moutings have accurate details
- towing cable heads have hollow ends courtesy of slide molds
- detailed towing eye brackets w/separate parts
- 40cm Magic Track
OVM
- extendable jack w/separate parts
- injection-molded on-vehicle tools with clasps
- injection-molded cleaning rods for Ausf.F1
- bolts and rivets accurately represented
Others
- metal towing cable
- new Cartograf decal
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RETURNS POLICY
Frontline Hobbies is committed to providing customers with the best products and service. We are aware that sometimes returns are required and have detailed in this policy how to return a product to Frontline Hobbies.
Please note that all products are sold with manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted.
14 Day Return Guarantee
Not what you expected? Changed your mind?
We offer a 14-day return policy for any unopened, undamaged product in original condition.
Contact us within 14 days of delivery and we will gladly accept your return. Then package and ship it back to us. Once received, we will arrange a credit or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
Please note, for change of mind returns, it is the customers responsibility to pay for return postage.
Incorrectly Shipped Products
If you have received the wrong item, please contact us immediately upon receiving your delivery so we can arrange the correct items to be shipped out, and for return of the item received. We may require a photo of the product so we can verify.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package; and either take to Australia Post, or for larger items we can arrange a courier to collect the items.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
If the product is not deemed to be incorrect, we may return the product to you at your cost or we may offer a reduced credit to cover any shipping costs incurred.
Damaged Products
If you have received a damaged item, please contact us immediately upon receiving your delivery so we can arrange replacement items to be shipped out, and for return of the damaged item. We may require a photo of the product so we can verify.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package. We will let you know whether to return it to Australia Post, or if we can arrange a courier to collect the item.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
If the product is not deemed to be damaged, we may return the product to you at your cost or offer a reduced credit to cover any shipping costs incurred.
Faulty products
If you have received a faulty item, please contact us so we can arrange the product to be returned to us for assessment. We may check manufacturer standard warranty to verify the product is still under warranty before we arrange a return label.
Please keep the products in their original packaging and we will send you a return shipping label. Print it out, attach to the package. We will let you know whether to return it to Australia Post, or if we can arrange a courier to collect the item.
A copy of the original invoice or reference number must be included with the returned product. If proof of purchase is not provided, we may not be able to offer a replacement product, credit, or refund.
You must make sure that the returned product is suitably packaged to prevent further damage during return shipping. We will not accept responsibility for goods, which are damaged whilst in transit back to us.
Upon receipt of a faulty product, we will either test the product ourselves or return the product to the manufacturer or supplier for assessment. Goods that require testing may take up to 30 business days.
If a fault is detected, and is not due to wear and tear, or misuse, we will offer you a replacement, credit, or refund.
If the fault does not fit the above criteria and is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, then a replacement, credit or refund may not be provided. We may offer to repair the product at your cost. We will provide an estimate of any charges before commencing with any repairs.
Processing Credits & Refunds
We will normally issue a credit note within 10 business days of us receiving the goods returned in accordance with this policy. Goods that require testing may take up to 30 business days. The credit notes which are issued can then be used as a payment against future purchases or converted to a refund.
All refunds will be returned to the payment method used for the original purchase. If for any reason we cannot refund to the original payment method, we may require ID to be sighted to verify identity, or offer store credit in lieu of a refund.
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