Panzer II AusF D Light Tank

Model Description:
This download contains a highly detailed model of a Panzer II AusF D, an attempt to upgrade the Panzer II with torsion bar suspension to enhance mobility. 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 - 2.54" (65mm)
Width - 1.16" (29mm)
Height - 1.10" (28mm)

Historical Description:
The Panzer II was originally designed as a stopgap tank for the German army during World War 2, meant to tie over panzer divisions while larger tanks were being developed. The vehicle was the most prevalent German tank at the beginning of the war; however, it would be replaced by the Panzer III and IV tanks shortly after. By 1942 the vehicle was almost entirely taken out of frontline service. The vehicle generally had lackluster armor, as at the time of its development resistance to small arms was the biggest consideration. All Panzer II variants mounted a 20mm autocannon of some variety, with earlier models using the KwK 30, while later versions upgraded to the KwK 38.

The Panzer II AusF D was an attempt to create a chassis featuring torsion bar suspension to improve vehicle mobility. The vehicle was intended to serve in light divisions; however, these were soon converted to panzer divisions. The vehicle was almost entirely new, despite being named a Panzer II, retaining only the turret from the C variant. The vehicle was faster than earlier variants and could act in a scouting role. Only 43 were produced and would be withdrawn from service for conversion into Panzer II (Flamm) "Flamingo" flamethrower tanks. Very little information is available about the original AusF D vehicles.

In Armored Advance:
In armored advance the Panzer II AusF D is a more expensive Panzer II AusF C which only gains increased mobility and the scouting keyword. This is enough to totally change its role from an anti-infantry vehicle to a recon vehicle, however. This is not to say it cannot deal with infantry, that is just best left to cheaper versions rather than sacrificing this platform for the role.

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.