Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. D – the German light (fast) tank

In 1938 a new so-called fast (Schnellkampfwagen) tank was constructed at the “Daimler-Benz” factory in Berlin-Marienfield, intended for the armored battalions of the formed light divisions (Leichte Division). From Ausf. A - C versions of tanks Pz. Kpfw. II remained largely unchanged, only the tower, the body and chassis were completely redesigned. Used Christie chassis with large wheels (4 large diameter support wheels), new tension wheels and drive sprockets. The redesigned hull was very similar to the Pz. Kpfw. III tank body. The armament remained identical to the Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. A – F versions. Fast tanks were planned to be produced in two versions: Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. D and Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. E. They were fitted with “Maybach Variorex” VG 102128H gearboxes (7 forward, 3 reverse). “Maybach” HL 62 TRM gasoline engine, 103 kW (140 h. p.) power. In 1938-1939 “Daimler-Benz” and “MAN” factories produced 143 tanks of both versions and over 150 chassis. Pz. Kpfw. II Ausf. E from Ausf. D differed in the reinforced suspension, the tracks were connected with lubricated joints, and the shape of the tension wheels was changed. Most of the fast tanks after a short period of combat service (only the invasion to Poland in September 1939) were converted into armored fighting vehicles and self-propelled flamethrowers "Flammpanzer II" or served as a chassis for self-propelled guns "Marder IID"

A complex, well-designed and richly detailed model without internal equipment in September 1939 company camouflage in Poland, intended for intermediate and advanced modelers only. However, working under the supervision of a more experienced colleague, this model will be perfectly glued by a modeler with little experience, but it should not be one of the first more complex models You glue. The model is painted with the camouflage of the 1939 war in Poland of the 3rd company of the 67th Armored Battalion of the 3rd Light Division.