Panzer I AusF C Light Tank

Model Description:
This download contains a highly detailed model of a Panzer I AusF C reconnaissance tank. Documentation and references for the real vehicle were rigorously studied to make the model as geometrically accurate as possible, except in the cases where printability would have to be sacrificed (such as the fender thickness).
 
The model is designed for resin 3D printing comes natively in 20mm (1/72) scale and includes a supported version for this size. Furthermore, the files are pre-hollowed, reducing the material requirements, improving the probability of print success, and ensuring no voids are present within the geometry.
 
The file is designed to be detailed enough to hold up well at larger scales however, including the common 28mm (~1/56) scale. Larger scales will have to be manually supported at present, however a future goal of TCR designs is to include supported files for larger scales, as well as a less-detailed version designed to function on FDM (filament) printers.
 
The model at its native scale took roughly 4 hours to print on an "Anycubic Photon Mono 4K" printer and has the following dimensions:
Length - 2.24" (57mm)
Width - 1.06" (27mm)
Height - 1.03" (26mm)

Historical Description:
The Panzer I was originally designed as a training tank for the German army, meant to prepare crews for heavier vehicles. The vehicle did end up seeing combat during World War 2 despite its original purpose. Experience with the vehicle helped shape the concept of the blitzkrieg. The vehicle was equipped with a pair of MG 13 machine guns mounted in the turret. The armor on the vehicle was very thin and offered protection only against light small arms fire.
 
The Panzer I AusF C was a later version of the Panzer I, being almost completely different from earlier the other versions. The vehicle had its frontal armor thickened to 30mm and replaced an MG 13 with a Einbauwaffe 141 semi-automatic anti-tank rifle. The vehicle was much faster than other variants and would see limited service towards the end of the war. Only 40 vehicles ended up being produced, as resources were seen as being better allocated elsewhere.

In Armored Advance:
In armored advance the Panzer I Ausf C is a cheap recon tank with limited firepower. The AT rifle is able to deal a small amount of damage to light vehicles, meaning the vehicle is not as defenseless as the other versions, though it does sacrifice some anti-infantry capability in return. The vehicle is quite fast so can be used to scout opposing vehicles, offering bigger guns improved odds of doing damage. In scenarios where the opponent can field any type of armor against it, the vehicle will be destroyed easily.

Contact Information:
If you face any problems with this vehicle, whether they be related to printability, integrity, or historical accuracy of the model, please contact us at [email protected]. We will do what we can to rectify any issues and improve the quality of the product for everyone.