T-34/85 „Žižka“ and „Panzer IV“ – the historical tanks

The T-34 is rightfully considered the most successful medium tank of the Second World War, which was significantly better, than the German tanks of the period in terms of battlefield characteristics. Having good characteristics, it was characterized by an extremely low price (by some estimates - 10-20% of the price of the German "Panther" tanks), was very technological and very suitable for mass production (in contrast to the tanks of the 3rd Reich, especially "heavy"). The T-34 stood out from most of the tanks of that time with well-optimized armor geometry, a very effective (again, before the production of heavy tanks) 76 mm gun (later 85 mm), excellent cross-country ability, and a diesel engine. Compared to the German tanks "Panther", "Tiger" and "Koenigstiger", the Soviet tank "T-34" could not boast of good optics, but the upper part of the tank could turn the gun much faster, than the German tanks, the rapid fire of the gun was also better, the quality of the armor and thickness were better, than German tanks of that period. After the 3rd Reich (all European countries) started to produce heavy tanks "Tiger" and "Panther", there was a need to modernize the "T34" as well. After the Second World War, these tanks were even produced with 100 mm guns. Later, these tanks were changed to T-44 tanks. Some countries (Albania, Romania, Afghanistan, Serbia) still use modernized T-34 tanks. The model reproduces the T-34/85 "Žižka" tank, used by the Czechoslovak Army, as part of the USSR Army, that fought during World War II

Panzerkampfwagen IV (abbreviated as Pz.Kpfw. IV) is a German tank, used in World War II. In 1934 January 11 the German Land Army Ordnance Department (German: Heereswaffenamt) developed the first plans for a tank, that would weigh no more, than 24,000 kg and have a top speed of 35 km/h, according to specifications, prepared by Heinz Guderian. This tank was intended to be used against enemy infantry, although it was later used for anti-tank purposes. Prototypes were developed by Krupp, MAN AG and Rheinmetall. In the end the Friedrich Krupp AG option was chosen. In 1937 in October, the first Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. Model A tank was produced. A total of 8,523 Pz.Kpfw IV were produced. After the Second World War several trophy Pz.Kpfw. IV from the USSR, Czechoslovakia and France were bought by Syria. They were used during the Six Day War. The model recreates a tank, used by the German Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front during World War II.

Both models are simple, consist of a small amount of details and are intended for beginners and less experienced modelers.