Hobbyboss 1/72 German Panzertragerwagen # 82936
The German Panzerträgerwagen, translated as "Tank Carrier Vehicle," was a critical component of the German armored forces during World War II.
This vehicle, often abbreviated as "PT," was primarily designed to transport and deploy various types of tanks, including the iconic Panzer series, to the battlefield.
It featured a robust chassis equipped with specialized mechanisms for loading and unloading tanks efficiently.
The Panzerträgerwagen played a crucial role in the rapid deployment and logistics of armored units, enabling German forces to maintain mobility and flexibility on the front lines.
Its versatility and reliability made it an essential asset in the German military's mechanized warfare strategy during the conflict.
After good experiences with them in the broad-gauge armoured trains, the standard BP 42 was also equipped with two tank-carrier cars with removable Prage 38(t) tanks.
The tub-shaped cars plus a folding armoured shield protected the running gear.
To remove the tank the pusher car ahead had to be uncoupled, an automatic Scharfenberg coupling was provided.
Item No: 82936
Item Name: German Panzerträgerwagen
Bar Code: 6939319229366
Scale: 1/72
Item Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension
Length: 592.5mm
Width: 82.5mm
Total Plastic Parts: 120+
Total Sprues: 5 sprues, turret, lower hull, turret and tracks
More Features
- The kit consists of over 120 parts with 4 roadbed sections
- 38(t) Ausf.E/F tank included
- Newly tooled parts in accurate detail