Rye Field Model 5143 - 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F2/G with 120 TRM Engine

Rye Field Model 5143 – 1:35 Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2/G with TRM 120 Engine

The Rye Field Model 5143 kit offers a detailed 1:35 scale replica of the German Panzer IV Ausf. F2/G, one of the Wehrmacht’s most important medium tanks of WWII. This transitional variant introduced the long-barreled KwK 40 L/43 cannon and led directly into the full Ausf. G configuration. The model includes a highly detailed TRM 120 engine and realistic suspension, drive train, and exterior components.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 19 cm
• Manufacturer: Rye Field Model
• Features: TRM 120 engine, engine bay interior

Note: Glue, paints, and tools are not included. This kit is intended for experienced modelers.

Model building process:

This kit is designed for intermediate and advanced builders. It includes an optional open engine hatch, photo-etched parts, gun mount details, and highly realistic suspension. The instruction manual provides full-color painting and marking schemes for several front-line versions.

Recommended tools and supplies:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Plastic and cyanoacrylate glue
• Paintbrushes and/or airbrush
• Paints as specified in the manual

About the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F2/G:

The Panzer IV was Germany’s most widely produced tank during WWII. The Ausf. F2 variant introduced the long-barreled 75 mm KwK 40 L/43 gun, significantly improving anti-tank capability. The Ausf. G followed with armor and design upgrades. These versions saw combat on the Eastern Front, North Africa, and Western Europe. Power was provided by the TRM 120 engine, based on the Maybach HL120 design.

Real vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 5.9 m (hull)
• Weight: approx. 23.6 tons
• Crew: 5
• Armament: 75 mm KwK 40 L/43, 2 × MG 34
• Engine: Maybach HL120 TRM, 300 hp

About Rye Field Model:

Rye Field Model is a respected manufacturer of 1:35 scale military kits, renowned for their crisp molds, interior options, and attention to technical accuracy. Their models offer realistic builds for advanced armor modelers.