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1/600 German Pz. Kpfw. B2 740 (f) Heavy Tank x10
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1/600 Scale WW2 German Army Pz. Kpfw. B2 740 (f) Heavy Tank.
Contains 10 highly detailed tanks.
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Pz. Kpfw. B2 740 (f) Heavy Tank
German armored forces in World War II continually suffered from numerical inferiority, leading them to make frequent use of captured Allied tanks. After France's surrender in June of 1940, 160 B1 and B1 bis main battle tanks were used by the Germans as the B2 740 (f). The B1 bis was an improved version of the B1 tank, featuring a 75mm howitzer mounted on the right hull front as well as a fully traversing one-man turret with a 47mm gun. Front and side armor reached 60mm thickness, making the B1 bis one of the most heavily armed and armored tanks of its time. Of the models that fell into German hands, about half were modified into flame tanks or self-propelled guns, with the remainder re-deployed as normal tanks. These too underwent some revision, as their wireless radios were replaced with the German model. A number of tanks also had an access hatch added to the turret top, and a concrete block added to the right hull front to prevent shot ricochet. Other differences to the French Army version included a jack and hoist arm carried outside the tank, with additional German equipment mounted on fenders.
With the outbreak of war with the Soviet Union in June of 1941, the B1 bis served in a command and fire support role for flame tanks, helping to crush Russian defenses. Units equipped with B1 bis tanks were also stationed on the British Channel Islands as part of the occupying army. Finally, and most significantly, Free French Forces recaptured a number of B1 bis tanks towards the end of the war, and used them to great success in mopping up the remaining German forces.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
Please take a look at my other items.
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Contains 10 highly detailed tanks.
Contains:
- 10x Pz. Kpfw. B2 740 (f) Heavy Tanks
Pz. Kpfw. B2 740 (f) Heavy Tank
German armored forces in World War II continually suffered from numerical inferiority, leading them to make frequent use of captured Allied tanks. After France's surrender in June of 1940, 160 B1 and B1 bis main battle tanks were used by the Germans as the B2 740 (f). The B1 bis was an improved version of the B1 tank, featuring a 75mm howitzer mounted on the right hull front as well as a fully traversing one-man turret with a 47mm gun. Front and side armor reached 60mm thickness, making the B1 bis one of the most heavily armed and armored tanks of its time. Of the models that fell into German hands, about half were modified into flame tanks or self-propelled guns, with the remainder re-deployed as normal tanks. These too underwent some revision, as their wireless radios were replaced with the German model. A number of tanks also had an access hatch added to the turret top, and a concrete block added to the right hull front to prevent shot ricochet. Other differences to the French Army version included a jack and hoist arm carried outside the tank, with additional German equipment mounted on fenders.
With the outbreak of war with the Soviet Union in June of 1941, the B1 bis served in a command and fire support role for flame tanks, helping to crush Russian defenses. Units equipped with B1 bis tanks were also stationed on the British Channel Islands as part of the occupying army. Finally, and most significantly, Free French Forces recaptured a number of B1 bis tanks towards the end of the war, and used them to great success in mopping up the remaining German forces.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
Please take a look at my other items.
Painting tips and preparation
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