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Trumpeter 1/16 Panzer IV Questions
Firecaptain
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Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 - 11:59 PM UTC
So I have #920 the Ausf. H
I would like to have another in the build que, but only if it is visibly different (not counting the J's screen shields)

Do any of the other 1/16th Panzer IV's meet this criteria?


Are either of these 2 visibly different?
#919 is Ausf.F2
#922 Pz.Beob.Wg.IV Aust.J

Thanks
AgentG
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 12:52 AM UTC
The F2 is essentially an early G. The H is a modified G.

F2 has a different muzzle brake, more rounded and the tool layout is a bit different. Most changes were internal.

The H has a one piece cupola hatch, introduced on late G's.

J's have changes in the mufflers and was a "stripped down" Pz IV. No turret motor, bigger fuel tank.

So unless you are looking for minute details, most Panzer IV's from F2-J appear similar at first glance. Minus the schurzen of course.

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Firecaptain
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Posted: Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - 04:45 AM UTC
Thank you sir......what I was looking for......just saved me some $$$$
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