Panzer II Ausf.C

The MOC is built in a minifig scale but in order to ensure the structural integrity, there is no place for a minifig. The left side of the rear chassis has a hinge door, and an interrior for the Maybach HL 62 TR engine. The decals on the model are belonging to the famous 7th Panzer Divison (aka. Ghost Division) led by Maj. General Erwin Rommel.

Dimensions: 17,5 cm x 8 cm x 8,5 cm
Total parts: 573 pcs
Instruction: 145 pages

The scale of the vehicle is around 1/28, and it requires aftermarket 1.5 width track links. (65-67 per side, so around 134 total) and the coaxial machinguns “Hose, Rigid 3 mm D. 3L / 2.4 cm” (Part Nr. 75c03) should be cut half to the perfect scaling of the machine gun.

About the Panzer II Ausf.C:

The Panzer II was considered as an iterim solution until the  Panzer III and Panzer IV medium tanks are going to an effective mass production. Despite its shortcomings it was the backbone of the panzer divisions int he early campaigns of World War II.

Technical specifications:

Weight: 8.9 tons
Crew: 3
Armament: 2 cm Kw.K. 30 L/55 auto-cannon
Additional weapon: 7.92 mm Coaxial MG-34 machine gun
Armor thickness: 5-16 mm
Propulsion: Maybach HL 62 TR 6-cyl water-cooled 140 HP gasolin/petrol engine
Max road speed: 40 km
Max range: 190 km
Total production: 364

Disclaimer:
– all decals are custom made by myself and replaced by blank parts in the parts list;
– the chain links are only inculded in the parts list, to ensure the countability of them. The vehicle requires aftermarket 1.5 width track links to fit perfectly to the model;