1/48 PANTHER AUSF D

The Panther Ausf.D, the very first variant of the highly-rated German tank. Developed partly in answer to the Soviet T-34, the Panther offered a complete performance package, with an imposing L/70 7.5cm gun, sloped armor for superior survivability, and excellent maneuverability. Around 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September 1943. Thie 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit captures the refined design of the Panther Ausf.D includings the sloped armor and 7.5cm gun. The cast mantlet texture and weld lines are depicted with high detail. Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections. Features a die-cast hull. Parts are included to recreate the Schürzen side armor. Accessories include tool racks, gun cleaning rod case, smoke dischargers and more. Also includes a commander torso figure plus two marking options for vehicles in the Battle of Kursk. Length: 186mm, width: 73mm.