{"product_id":"gecko-models-1-16-pz-kpfw-ii-sd-kfz-121-ausf-a-b-c-french-campaign-16gm0007","title":"Gecko Models 1\/16 Pz.kpfw II Sd.Kfz. 121 Ausf.A\/B\/C French Campaign 16GM0007","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Panzer II tank was a lightweight tank used by Germany from the interwar period to the early stages of World War II, weighing around 10 tons. In preparation for rearmament, the German military started producing the 5-ton Panzer I tank in 1934. However, it was too small for training purposes, and the Panzer I, equipped only with a machine gun, couldn't facilitate comprehensive shooting drills. Consequently, in 1934, the German Army Weapons Bureau Section 6 requested development proposals from Krupp, Henschel, and MAN for a new tank.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter comparing the proposals from the three companies, MAN's design was adopted, and a prototype was completed in 1935. Subsequently, the initial production model, Type A, equipped with an improved engine and transmission based on the C-type, was produced in July 1937. This was followed by the start of production for Type B in December 1937 and Type C in June 1938. Types A, B, and C were produced until April 1940, totaling 1,088 units. In October 1938, during production, the tank was officially designated \"Panzer II (Sd.Kfz.121).\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes photo-etched parts and decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension and tracks are movable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with interior parts for the turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBe sure to check out our armor accessories, metal barrels, and individual track links!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWe are not responsible for any taxes, duty, vat, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCheck out our other items, and save on shipping! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTo receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the size\/weight of the box, this item must ship UPS ground or USPS ground - delivery may take up to two weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gecko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40305465950271,"sku":"GEC16GM0007","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/6762\/5029\/files\/01_1_84fdd78c-0f3c-40c0-b9c8-8c2eea4cb707.jpg?v=1701993066","url":"https:\/\/houseofhobbies.com\/products\/gecko-models-1-16-pz-kpfw-ii-sd-kfz-121-ausf-a-b-c-french-campaign-16gm0007","provider":"Burbank's House of Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}