1:35 German Tank Destroyer Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther G1 - Early Production with Zimmerit - TAKOM
1:35 German Tank Destroyer Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther G1 - Early Production with Zimmerit - TAKOM
The Jagdpanther, Sd.Kfz. 173, was a tank destroyer built by Germany during World War II. The Jagdpanther combined the 8.8 cm Pak 43 anti-tank gun, similar to the main gun of the Tiger II, with the armor and suspension of the Panther chassis. There were two main variants. The earlier G1 1944 model has a small welded main gun mantlet, one-piece Pak 43/3 gun, a modified Panther A engine deck, and had two vision openings for the driver. The G2 Jagdpanther used a Panther Ausf. G engine deck, a larger gun mantlet bolted externally, and a two-piece KwK 43/4 L/71 gun. Some later G1 models had 'hybrid' G2 features such as the larger G2 mantlet as changes to the design were implemented. Zimmerit was applied to G1s up to September 1944, then was withdrawn to decrease production time.
THE KIT:
- Photo etched parts included
- Six types of markings
- Link and length style tracks included
- Track assembly jig included
- All hatches can be built open or closed
- Without Interior