Trumpeter 05528 1/35 Ger. Neubaufahrzeug(Rheinmetall)  [TP05528]

Development of the Neubaufahrzeug (German for "new construction automobile") was indeed just obtainable in 1933 when the then Reichswehr gave an agreement the growth of a Grobtraktor (hefty tractor) to both Rheinmetall and Krupp. Grosstractor was at reality a codename the growth of much tank, Germany being none the less forbidden to produce tanks regarding the Treaty of Versailles.
The 2 designs resembled both to a great level, the principal difference being the various tools positioning. Each had a primary turret armed with a 75 mm KwK L/24 main weapon and additional 37 mm KwK L/45. Rheinmetall's design mounted the following gun regarding the 75 mm KwK L/24, while the Krupp design had it mounted beside the 75 mm KwK L/24. Both designs had another turret set up towards front side plus the back concerning the main turret. These turrets was indeed significantly modified Panzer we turrets, with the standard machinegun armament.
Rheinmetall's design was at fact designated the PzKpfw NbFz V ('PanzerKampfwagen NeubauFahrzeug V'), along with the Krupp design the PzKpfw NbFz VI. It absolutely was intended why these designs would match the section of hefty tank inside armored forces, however the design became too complex and unreliable with this specific component.
Developing nonetheless proceeded to enable the nascent German armed forces to reach experience with multi-turreted tanks.

Length: 195.21mm
Width: 82.87mm