Panzer IV C – Early Production

Recreate an important early stage in the development of Germany’s Panzerkampfwagen IV with this detailed Panzer IV Ausf. C model. Designed for World War II collections, layouts and displays, it captures the compact, purposeful appearance of the Wehrmacht’s early-war medium support tank. The EARLY PRODUCTION badge identifies this model as an early-war Panzer IV C production type.

Historical Role

The Panzer IV C was developed to provide close fire support for German Panzer formations. Its short-barrelled 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun was suited to firing high-explosive and smoke ammunition against field positions, anti-tank guns and other obstacles. During the early campaigns, including Poland in 1939 and France in 1940, it operated alongside lighter Panzer types that initially formed the greater part of the Wehrmacht’s armoured strength.

Distinctive Appearance

The Ausf. C is recognisable by its short 7.5 cm gun, angular turret, early commander’s cupola and stepped superstructure. Eight small road wheels on each side, paired in leaf-sprung bogies, give the vehicle the characteristic running gear profile retained throughout Panzer IV development. Its compact turret and restrained early-war fittings distinguish it from later, more heavily armoured and long-gunned versions.

Variant Differences

Developed from the preceding Panzer IV Ausf. B, the Ausf. C retained the same basic chassis, five-man crew arrangement and short-barrelled main armament. It introduced incremental mechanical and production refinements rather than a major redesign, with revised turret details including improved protection around the coaxial machine gun. These changes helped mature the Panzer IV design for continued production and field service.

Modelling Uses

An excellent choice for early-war dioramas, model railways, wargaming displays and collectors, the Panzer IV C fits scenes depicting Panzer columns, maintenance areas, loading yards or campaign roads. Multiple scales allow it to serve as a centrepiece vehicle or as part of a larger formation.

Fun Fact

The Panzer IV became the only German tank design to remain in continuous production throughout the Second World War, evolving far beyond the early Ausf. C configuration.

Available Scales

1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.

Finish Options

Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.

Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.

Panzer IV C

Name: Panzer IV C
Price: 9.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

$9.95

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All standard base-colour finishes are airbrushed using SMS – The Scale Modellers Supply Premium paints, an Australian model-paint range formulated specifically for airbrushing.
Our standard WWII base colours include:
US – SMS US Olive Drab FS33070
German – SMS Dunkelgelb RAL 7028
British – SMS Olive Drab SCC No.15
Australian – SMS Khaki Green G3
SMS Premium paints are supplied ready for airbrushing and are used to provide a consistent, high-quality base coat.
Custom base colours: Because our models are printed and finished to order, customers may request a different SMS colour or provide a HEX, RGB, RAL, Federal Standard or other colour reference. We will select or mix the closest practical SMS paint match.
Digital colour references such as HEX codes are used as a colour guide only. Screen colours and physical paint finishes can vary, so an exact digital-to-paint match cannot be guaranteed.
Models are produced using high-detail resin 3D printing. Resin models may contain small, delicate components and should be handled with care.
Minor support marks or light surface preparation may be visible on unpainted models. Before painting, gently clean the model if required and use a suitable hobby primer.
Avoid prolonged exposure to heat, direct sunlight or excessive force, as thin or delicate parts may warp, bend or break.
For long-term display, keep models in a cool, dry location away from strong direct sunlight.
Each listing includes the model or model set shown and described in the product listing, supplied in the selected scale and finish.
Unless specifically stated, scenery, figures, vehicles, display bases and other background items shown in product images are not included.
Some larger or more complex models may be supplied in multiple parts to achieve the best print quality, reduce the risk of damage during shipping and allow easier assembly.
Minor assembly, sanding or cleanup may be required depending on the model and selected scale.
Clean Unpainted Resin – cleaned and ready for preparation, priming and painting.
Grey Primed – supplied with an even grey primer coat, ready for painting.
Historical Base Color – supplied in a single historically appropriate base colour selected for the vehicle or equipment:
US – Olive Drab
German – Dunkelgelb
British – SCC 15 Olive Drab
Australian – Khaki Green
Historical base colours are intended as an appropriate starting colour rather than a fully painted or weathered finish. Exact shades varied during WWII due to paint batches, manufacturers, operational theatre, weathering and fading.

Print-to-order colour requests: Because models are produced to order, customers may request a specific base colour or provide a HEX colour reference. We will match the requested colour as closely as practical. Custom colour requests should be noted at checkout or confirmed before ordering. Additional charges may apply for specialised colours or finishes.
Production time: Standard production time is generally 7–10 business days, depending on model, scale, quantity and finish selected.
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Because most models are printed to order and may be produced in a customer-selected scale or finish, change-of-mind returns may not be available.
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Customer pickup is not currently available.
Model Accuracy & Variations
Every effort is made to produce accurate, highly detailed scale models. However, the level of visible detail will vary depending on the scale selected.
When a model is reduced to smaller scales, some very fine features may need to be thickened, simplified or removed to ensure the model prints reliably and remains durable.
Extremely small details such as aerials, thin handrails, mirrors, weapon barrels, cables and other delicate components may not reproduce reliably at smaller scales and may not be included in the finished model.
Minor variations in surface finish, support marks, colour tone or part fit may also occur as part of the resin 3D-printing process.
Product images are representative. The final appearance may vary slightly depending on the selected scale and finish.

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