Tamiya 1/35 German Panzer IV /70a # 35381

The Panzer IV/70 (also known as Jagdpanzer IV) was a German tank destroyer used during World War II. It was based on the chassis of the Panzer IV tank and mounted a high-velocity 7.5 cm gun, making it a formidable opponent to Allied tanks.

The "a" designation refers to the first production variant of the Panzer IV/70, which was introduced in November 1944. It had a sloped front armor plate and improved gun mantlet compared to earlier prototypes. The "a" variant was also fitted with a ball mount for a machine gun on the front of the superstructure, which was later removed in the "b" variant.

Overall, the Panzer IV/70a was a successful design, with its powerful gun and sloped armor providing excellent protection and offensive capabilities. However, its production was limited by Germany's shrinking industrial capacity and the increasing Allied air superiority, which made it difficult to transport the tanks and their components to the front lines.