Tamiya 35182 - 1:35 Pz.Kpfw IV Brass Projectiles 75 mm L48 KwK40

Tamiya turned brass 75 mm projectiles for Panzer IV kits in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35182 is a set of turned brass projectiles and shell cases representing the ammunition of the 7.5 cm KwK 40 — the long-barrelled gun in its L/43 and L/48 versions, fitted to the Panzer IV from 1942. The box contains 18 parts: 6 PzGr. 39 armour-piercing projectiles, 6 SprGr. 34 high-explosive projectiles and 6 shell cases.

The set is intended for Tamiya Panzer IV kits, including 35181. It does not include a metal barrel — projectiles and cases only. The base kit is not included and is purchased separately.

What is in the box:

• 6 turned brass PzGr. 39 armour-piercing projectiles
• 6 turned brass SprGr. 34 high-explosive projectiles
• 6 turned brass shell cases
• Illustrated instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: 35182
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Intended for: Tamiya Panzer IV kits (including 35181)
• Type: turned brass projectiles and shell cases (18 parts)
• Material: brass
• Ammunition represented: rounds for the 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun (L/43 and L/48)
• Base kit sold separately, not included

Turned brass projectiles – crisp detail with no mould parting line

Lathe-turned parts have sharp, symmetrical edges and a perfectly round cross-section, with none of the parting line that has to be cleaned off moulded plastic by hand. On ammunition, seen close up on a model, the difference is clearly visible.

Projectiles and cases are a classic ingredient of ammunition-loading scenes and dioramas: laid out on the armour, protruding from an open hatch, stacked in a crate beside the vehicle or held by a loader figure. A primer intended for metal is recommended before painting; brass cases can also be left in bare metal and simply toned down with a wash.

About the vehicle – Pz.Kpfw. IV:

The Panzer IV was the backbone of the German armoured force and the only German tank in continuous production throughout the Second World War. It was originally conceived as a support vehicle with the short 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun, but the encounter with the Soviet T-34 forced a fundamental change of concept.

From 1942 the tank received the long-barrelled 7.5 cm KwK 40 — first in L/43 and then in L/48 form — which allowed it to engage enemy tanks effectively at normal combat ranges. PzGr. 39 armour-piercing rounds with a ballistic cap could defeat the T-34, while SprGr. 34 high-explosive rounds were used against infantry and fortifications. Later versions received thicker armour, side skirts and simplified construction details.

The Panzer IV fought on every front — from North Africa through the Eastern Front to Normandy and the Ardennes. Around 8,500 examples of all versions were built, and the chassis also served as the basis for numerous assault guns and tank destroyers.

Original vehicle specifications (Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H):

• Combat weight: approx. 25 t
• Length with gun: approx. 7.0 m
• Hull length: approx. 5.9 m
• Width: approx. 2.88 m
• Height: approx. 2.68 m
• Crew: 5
• Main armament: 7.5 cm KwK 40 L/48 gun
• Secondary armament: two 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns
• Engine: Maybach HL 120 TRM, approx. 300 hp
• Top speed: approx. 38 km/h on road
• Range: approx. 210 km on road
• Armour: up to 80 mm on the hull front
• Production: approx. 8,500 vehicles of all versions

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya is a Japanese manufacturer of models and modelling accessories based in Shizuoka, active since 1946 and producing plastic kits since the early 1960s. The 1:35 Military Miniature Series is one of the pillars of its catalogue. Alongside the kits themselves, Tamiya offers paints, cements, tools and upgrade accessories such as photo-etched parts, turned brass projectiles and individual track links. These accessories are designed around specific kits from the company catalogue, so the fit is predictable and the instructions are clear. Careful parts fit and well-prepared documentation remain the hallmarks of the brand.