UPC Code: 4950344993017

About the German Tank Destroyer "Jagdpanther" Late Version

The German Jagdpanther is regarded by the ordnance experts as one of the best tracked weapons systems during the World War 2. The awesome Pak43/3, L71 88mm gun was mounted on the proven Panther medium tank chassis. The gun was installed into the box shaped superstructure which used thick steel armor of 80mm at the front and 50mm at the sides. These frontal and side armor plates were effectively inclined to obtain an improved protection. The gun mantlet called "Saukopf" (sow head) had a thickness of 100mm. A ball mounted MG42 bow machine gun was installed at the right side of the main gun. Weighing in at 46 tons and propelled by the powerful Maybach V12 cylinder engine, this tank destroyer had a well-balanced fire power, protection and mobility to high standards. Mass production started in January 1944 at MIAG firm, and during its production career, several improvements and alterations were made with feedback from the front lines. Early production models used a nearly flush gun mantlet collar, but it was replaced with a larger, bolt-fixed collar in October 1944. Larger diameter idler wheels were introduced at the same time. A heater for the crew compartment, and the same exhaust covers as equipped on the late production Panther G tanks were added, beginning from December. The Jagdpanther was first deployed to the Normandy campaign in June 1944, and 415 units were produced until April 1945.

Specifications

• Scale 1/35
• Length: 7-1/2" (19.1cm)
• Width: 3-1/2" (9cm)
• Detailed assembly and painting instructions included.
• Highly detailed 1/35th scale plastic kit for static display.
• Over 210 parts in tan plastic with 1-piece flexible rubber tracks.
• 1 tank commander figure.
• Detailed road wheels and separate suspension arms.
• External details: towing cables, exhaust and mufflers, ventilation grilles, tool racks and escape hatch, headlights and gun cleaning rod case.
• Includes individual track links for exterior detailing.

Marking
Options:
Markings provided for 2 vehicles:
    1: 560th Heavy Tank Destroyer Bttn (Ardenne, Dec 1944), 3-tone dark yellow, dark green, and red brown camouflage.
    2: Unknown unit, late 1944, same colors as 1.
Additional paints Required:
    Flat: Black, White, Flesh, Metallic Grey, German Grey, Red Brown, Field Grey.
    Gloss: Gun Metal, Semi-gloss Black.

Requirements

• Assembly
• Plastic cement
• Paint: (see box illustrations)
• Paint Brushes
• Sprue Cutter
• Modeling Knife
• File or Emery Board
• Scissors
• Adult Supervision

Optional parts for this kit:

• #35172 Panther G Photo-etched grille.
• #35166 King Tiger 88mm brass projectiles.
• #35171 Panther G Separate track links.
• #35180 German Tank Engine Maintenance Crew set.