Tamiya German Tank PZ. KPFW. IVTAM35374 German Tank PZ. KPFW. IV Plastic Model Kit This historical model assembly kit depicts the German Pz. Kpfw. IV. It was a stalwart of the WWII effort, serving from start to finish of the conflict. Manufacture began in 1936 with the Ausf. A, and went through a number of specifications before what was perhaps the definitive short barreled variant started production in 1941: the Ausf. F. It had reinforced armor and updated hull designs, as well as