German WWI Mark IV Male Beute Abt. 14 Heinz (6870178)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces the captured British Mark IV Male tank “Heinz” as operated by the German Army’s Sturm-Panzerkraftwagen-Abteilung 14 during World War I. Its hand-painted camouflage combines green, brown, and beige areas with German Iron Cross insignia, blue circular markings, and the vehicle name “Heinz.” Extensive fading, grime, chipped paint, rust streaking, and track wear create the appearance of a heavily used battlefield vehicle. Artitec identifies the model as a ready-made 1:87 HO scale model representing the German Army of the German Empire.

The model captures the Mark IV’s distinctive rhomboid hull, full-length tracks, projecting side sponsons, 6-pounder guns, and machine-gun positions. Additional details include the external unditching rails and beam, securing chains, exhaust system, open access door, individual rivets and armor plates, track links, towing fittings, and realistically weathered running surfaces.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  
• Captured British Mark IV Male tank “Heinz” operated by the German Army’s Sturm-Panzerkraftwagen-Abteilung 14 during World War I
• Distinctive rhomboid hull with full-length wraparound tracks and projecting male sponsons
• Side-mounted 6-pounder guns, multiple machine-gun positions, armored gun apertures, and open sponson access-door detailing
• Roof-mounted unditching rails with rear beam, securing chains, and exposed exhaust components
• Fine riveted armor plating with access hatches, vision ports, circular covers, towing fittings, and individual track-link detailing
• German WWI Camouflage in green, brown, tan, and cream with Iron Cross insignia, blue circular markings, and the hand-painted name “Heinz”
• Heavy battlefield weathering with faded and chipped paint, grime, rust streaks, dusty lower surfaces, and worn tracks
• Ideal for World War I, Western Front, German Army, captured-vehicle, trench-warfare, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.