German Bruckenleger IV b Bridgelayer 1/35 Trumpeter

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. They saw service in Belgium and France in 1940 with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 10th Panzer Divisions. 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 the 3rd Panzer Division.

Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors. 

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/35
Length: 12.2”
Width: 4.5”
Height: 3.9”
Parts: 778
– Requires paint and glue for assembly
– Illustrated instructions and paint profile
– 21 sprues
– Photo-etched parts
– 4 springs and 6 tacks
– 0.8 x 100cm rope
– One-piece upper and lower hulls
– Clear parts
– Full length vinyl tracks and individual track links
– 0.3 x 20mm brass wires
– 3 movable bridge layers
– Build in transit or bridging mode
– Decals

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Paint Guide:

Metal Black
Silver
Field Grey
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