The Land-Wasser-Schlepper was conceived by Germany as a tracked amphibious tractor in 1936. A small number of this unarmored boat-like vehicle was built and they served on the Eastern Front. Less well-known is its successor – the Panzerfähre (abbreviated to “PzF”). This vehicle was armored, plus it was conveniently based on the chassis of a Panzer IV Ausf.F tank. Development of the Panzerfähre began in early 1941, and by mid-1942 Magirus had delivered two prototypes. The lightly armored, fully tracked vehicle had a boat-like bow and a propeller at the stern. The vehicle’s main function was combat supply on land and in water. It could tow an amphibious trailer, or alternatively it could work in tandem with another Panzerfähre as a floating ferry platform capable of carrying a 24-ton load. However, as heavier tanks appeared on the scene, the Panzerfähre never went into production because of its inadequate payload.
Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer's suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/72
Skill Level: 3
Series: Armor Pro
Features: Molded in grey
Parts: 80+
- Chain links of front and rear hulls and rivets on upper hull
- Detailed air intake, spotlights, and commander’s compartment
- Detailed assembly with 3D-designed engine exhaust mufflers
- Well-detailed cable drum and crane
- Detailed sprocket wheels, road wheels, suspension and idler wheels
- One-piece DS tracks
*Use only cement for polystyrene plastic*
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Paint Guide:
Red
Gold
Flat White
Steel
Field Grey
Light Gull Grey
Burnt Iron
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