Trumpeter 1/35 German NBFZ (Type 1) Heavy Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Trumpeter 1/35 German NBFZ (Type 1) Heavy Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit
1:35 scale static kit of the German NBFZ multi-turreted heavy tank. Over 1,170 parts with metal gun barrel and 2 photo-etched sheets.
- 1:35 scale static kit of the German PzKpfw NbFz multi-turreted heavy tank
- Over 1,170 parts across 43 sprues including upper hull, lower hull, turret, and individual track links
- Metal gun barrel included
- 2 photo-etched parts sheets included
Development of the Neubaufahrzeug (German for "new construction vehicle") started in 1933 when the Reichswehr gave a contract for the development of a heavy tank (codenamed Grosstractor) to both Rheinmetall and Krupp — Germany was still forbidden to develop tanks under the Treaty of Versailles.
The two designs resembled each other closely, the main difference being weapons placement. Each had a main turret armed with a 75 mm KwK L/24 main gun and a secondary 37 mm KwK L/45. Rheinmetall's design mounted the second gun above the 75 mm, while the Krupp design had it mounted alongside. Both designs had a secondary turret at the front and rear of the main turret, using slightly adapted Panzer I turrets with standard machinegun armament.
Rheinmetall's design was designated the PzKpfw NbFz V (PanzerKampfwagen NeubauFahrzeug V) and the Krupp design the PzKpfw NbFz VI. The design proved too complex and unreliable for a frontline heavy tank role, but development continued to give the nascent German military experience with multi-turreted tanks.
Recommended Tamiya paints: XF-22 Flat RLM Grey, XF-64 Flat Red Brown.
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Item No
- 05527
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Bar Code
- 9580208055275
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Scale
- 1:35
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Item Type
- Static Kit
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Model Length
- 195.21 mm | Width: 82.87 mm
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Total Parts
- 1,170+ pcs
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Metal Parts
- Gun barrel
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Photo Etched Parts
- 2 pcs
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Total Sprues
- 43 sprues, upper hull, lower hull, turret, and track links
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Released
- 2011-12
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Scale
- 1/35
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Military Land Type
- Tank
