Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.D 1/48

Tamiya 1/48 pienoismalli, rakennussarja. 

Widely regarded as one of the finest German WWII armor designs, the Panther's story began with the Ausf.D variant. Panthers had exemplary survivability on account of well sloped armor, impressive firepower from a 7.5cm gun, and a 700hp engine giving good mobility - truly a complete performance package. It debuted in the pivotal Battle of Kursk in July 1943 and made an immediate impact, taking out enemy armor from range. Later in the war, Ausf.A and Ausf.G variants were also produced.

About the Model

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 186mm, width: 73mm.
• The Panther Ausf.D form with sloped armor and 7.5cm gun is authentically reproduced in a compact 1/48 scale.
• Cast mantlet texture and weld lines are recreated.
• Assembly type tracks utilize one-piece straight sections.
• Comes with a torso figure and two marking options for Battle of Kursk vehicles.

Length: 186mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

Left: With 7.5cm gun and sloped armor the Panther cut an imposing figure, and that form is faithfully recreated by this kit. Right: Assembly type tracks give a realistic finish, and include single-piece straight sections for ease of construction.

Left: Panther Ausf.D details such as the horizontal jack position are of course captured. String is provided for tow cables. Right: A commander torso figure is included for installation in the cupola. Realistic pose and expression add yet more detail.