1/35 Military Miniature Series No.345
German Tank Panther Ausf.D
Item No: 35345

Length: 254mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.
Where It All Began - The First Panther
The Ausf.D was the debut variant of the famed German WWII tank Panther. It offered a complete performance package, with firepower from the imposing L/70 7.5cm gun, excellent protection afforded by its sloped armor, and maneuverability thanks to a roaring 700hp gasoline engine. Around 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September of 1943, and the first time it appeared on the battlefield was in the Battle of Kursk in July of that year. While it wasn't all smooth sailing, Panthers were still able to take out some 140 Soviet tanks from a range of 1,500 to 2,000 meters, all the while protected impeccably by their sloped plate. The Ausf.D was followed by improved Ausf.A and G variants, and while the Panther was unable to stop the tide from turning against Germany it nonetheless revolutionized German armored vehicle design, and remained on the front line until the end of hostilities.
         
About the Model
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Panther Ausf.D. ★Length: 254mm, width: 101mm. ★The model captures the Ausf.D variant of the Panther with superb accuracy thanks to intensive examination of the final surviving original Ausf.D. ★Unrivalled precision thanks to depictions of surface texture such as cast metal mantlet and steel armor plating. Intuitive design offers uncomplicated assembly without sacrificing detail. ★Ausf.D-specific features such as turret-side smoke dischargers are faithfully captured. ★Features realistic belt-type tracks. ★Comes with 2 figures - 1 depicting a crewman behind the turret, and a torso figure of the commander inside the turret. ★The 3 marking options depict tanks from the Battle of Kursk.		  
         
   
★Uncompromising accuracy stems from extensive research of the surviving Ausf.D in Breda, the Netherlands.   ★Turret sides are slide molded and feature Ausf.D smoke dischargers. Separate parts recreate hatches.   ★The rear panel of the model accurately captures exhaust and jack positions unique to the Ausf.D variant.
         
   
★Commander torso figure and full-body crewman behind the turret further enhance the realism of the model.   ★An uncomplicated rear part breakdown has integrated grilles. Radiators and fans underneath are separate parts.   ★Wheels have built-in poly caps for realistic movement of the belt-type tracks after assembly is complete.
         
     
★Marvel at realistic surface textures. Opening hatches include the driver's port. The travel lock also moves.       ★Finely molded tools and clamps for the tank sides are the icing on the cake, underscoring the awesome detail.
         
         
★Tamiya Color Paints for Painting the German Tank Panther Ausf.D
Tamiya Colors Spray Colors
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Red Brown TS-1 (85001) XF-64 (81764) XF-64 (80364)
Dark Green TS-2 (85002) XF-61 (81761) XF-61 (80361)
Dark Yellow TS-3 (85003) XF-60 (81760) XF-60 (80360)
Tamiya Colors Acrylic Colors
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XF-1 Flat Black 81701 80301 XF-56 Metallic Gray 81756 80356
XF-2 Flat White 81702 80302 XF-65 Field Gray 81765 80365
XF-15 Flat Flesh 81515 80015 XF-84 Dark Iron 81784 80384
XF-19 Sky Gray 81719 80319 XF-85 Rubber Black 81785 80385

 

SKU 35345-000
Barcode # 4950344353453
Brand Tamiya
Shipping Weight 0.4000kg
Shipping Width 0.250m
Shipping Height 0.100m
Shipping Length 0.350m
Shipping Cubic 0.008750000m3

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