Scale: 1/16
$274.95 each
By: Trumpeter Models
Shipped from BC Canada
Added: 2024-11-23
SKU: HPD-TRU00955
Category: Model Kits - Military
Panzer IIIwas the common name of amedium tankthat was developed in the 1930s byGermanyand was used extensively inWorld War II. The official German designation wasPanzerkampfwagen IIISd Kfz. 141 (abbreviatedPzKpfw III) translating as "armoured fighting vehicle". It was intended to fight otherarmoured fighting vehiclesand serve alongside the supportPanzer IV; however, as the Germans faced the formidableT-34, stronger anti-tank guns were needed. Since the Panzer IV had a bigger turret ring, the roles were reversed. The Panzer IV mounted the long barrelled7.5 cm KwK 40gun and engaged in tank-to-tank battles. The Panzer III became obsolete in this role and for most purposes was supplanted by the Panzer IV. From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943. However, the Panzer IIIs capable chassis provided hulls for theSturmgeschütz IIIassault gununtil the end of the war.
Item No 00955 Item Name Pz.Bef.Wg.Fahrgestell Pz.Kpfw.III.Ausf.J Bar Code 9580208009551 Scale 1:16 Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit Model Brief Length: 352.5mm Width: 204.6mm Total Parts 1700+ Metal Parts gun barrel Photo Etched Parts 3 pcs Film Parts n/a Resin Parts n/a Total Sprues 56 sprues , lower hull and tracks Released Date 2024-07 More Features The kit consists of o