The precise Aber 35A007 Osłony boczne do PzKpfw IV (H.J), Brummbär set in 1/35 scale is a dedicated set of photo-etched detail parts intended for self-assembly with plastic models of German medium tanks Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H/J as well as the assault gun Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär. This set has been designed for modelers who wish to accurately recreate the authentic, delicate details of the side armor plates, known as “Schürzen”, used on Wehrmacht vehicles during World War II.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Nazi Germany
• Historical period: World War II (years 1943-1945)
• Material: photo-etched brass sheet, the set does not include plastic parts – intended as an accessory for selected manufacturers' models
• For vehicles: PzKpfw IV Ausf. H/J and Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär
• Category: Photo-etched accessories for plastic models

The introduction of side skirts on PzKpfw IV tanks and the Brummbär assault gun was the Wehrmacht's answer to the increasing number of handheld anti-tank grenade launchers in the hands of Allied infantry – especially on the Eastern and Western Fronts. The thin, steel “Schürzen” plates were intended to detonate shaped-charge projectiles before they could reach the main hull armor, increasing the chance of survival for the vehicle and its crew during combat operations, particularly in urban and positional warfare.

The Aber 35A007 set faithfully reproduces the characteristic structure and dimensions of the side skirts, allowing you to build a realistically rendered model according to historical documentation. The kit includes mounting elements and hinge details that cannot be replicated in plastic.

We recommend this product primarily to advanced and intermediate modelers (difficulty level: 4/5), for whom an accurate recreation of battlefield realities and attention to historical detail is important. This accessory enhances the aesthetic value of the model and allows for the creation of dynamic diorama scenes depicting tanks in combat conditions.

If you strive for the highest level of detail in your PzKpfw IV or Brummbär model, the Aber 35A007 side skirt set is an excellent choice, guaranteeing realism and historical authenticity for your replica.