During the First World War, the positional nature of hostilities and the high saturation of combat formations with machine guns and rapid-fire artillery forced armies to look for ways to protect soldiers individually. In the German army, shells made of multi-component steel became such protection. The release of this armour, also known as the Grabenpanzer, began in the spring of 1916. The weight of these shells reached about 10 kg, and its armour thickness was about 3 mm.
The structure consisted of four plates connected by straps, which in turn gave the armour some mobility. Grabenpanzer was quite effective in protecting against pistol bullets and projectile fragments, and in part against bullets fired from rifles. The production of this armour continued until the end of the war, and the number of kits released, according to some estimates, reached about 500,000 copies.
Model Features
- The set includes four German Infantry in Armour figures
- Depicted in dynamic poses
- With weaponry and equipment
- Includes period correct uniforms
- Ideal for World War I dioramas
Model Information
- Scale: 1:35
- Number of Parts: 49
- Number of Figures: 4
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm
- Made in Ukraine
