The Italeri 1:35 Sd.Kfz.173 Jagdpanther - WINTER CREW model kit is a precise replica of the German tank destroyer from the World War II era, produced in 1/35 scale. This model stands out with its included crew figures in winter uniforms, allowing you to create realistic winter combat scenes. It's an ideal choice for historical modelers and military enthusiasts aiming for an accurate representation of historical armored vehicles.
Product Features
Scale: 1/35, ensuring a high level of detail and historical accuracy to the original vehicle's proportions.
Vehicle Type: German heavy tank destroyer Sd.Kfz.173 Jagdpanther, based on the Panther chassis.
Version: The kit includes crew figures with full winter equipment, allowing for the construction of a model within a winter campaign context.
Material: High-quality molded plastic parts for self-assembly.
Tracks: Realistic rubber tracks, simplifying assembly and the replication of the running gear.
Kit Contents
Inside the box, you will find all the necessary components to build the base model, including:
An assembly guide, containing detailed step-by-step construction diagrams and painting suggestions.
Plastic sprues containing precisely molded parts for building the vehicle and crew figures.
A decal sheet, allowing for the application of authentic markings and details onto the model.
Rubber tracks, designed for a realistic representation of the tank's running gear.
A set of soldier figures in winter uniforms, complementing the scene.
Important information: The kit does not include hobby paints or plastic cement. These items must be purchased separately to begin building and painting the model.
Assembly and Painting
The model building process requires cutting plastic parts from the sprues, precisely fitting them together, and joining them with glue according to the included instruction manual. Some details may require painting before final assembly to facilitate access and achieve a better final result.
Recommended tools and accessories for building:
Nippers for cutting plastic parts, ensuring a clean cut.
A hobby knife for precise removal of flash and minor corrections.
Files or fine-grit sandpaper for smoothing surfaces and edges.
Plastic model glue, suitable for bonding polystyrene.
A brush or airbrush for applying model paints.
Model paints in appropriate shades.
Suggested Color Schemes:
For the Italeri 1:35 Sd.Kfz.173 Jagdpanther - WINTER CREW model, typical colors for German armored vehicles from the World War II period are recommended, with a particular focus on winter camouflage, consistent with the included crew. The base was often Dunkelgelb (dark yellow), over which a layer of washable white paint was applied in winter conditions.
Recommended basic colors (to choose from depending on the desired historical scheme):
White: For reproducing washable winter camouflage.
Dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow): Standard base color for most later German armored vehicles.
Olivegrün (Olive Green) and Rotbraun (Red Brown): As elements of the three-tone camouflage, which might be partially visible under the winter layer or on elements without winter camouflage.
Panzergrau (Panzer Grey): Less commonly, as a base color for vehicles from the earlier period of the war, or in specific cases of restoration.
Detail Colors: Black (tires on road wheels, rubber elements), metallic/steel (tools, barrels, worn tracks), rust/dark brown (rust stains, unrusted tracks).
Figure Colors: Shades of grey, white, beige, brown for winter uniforms and equipment, skin tones for faces and hands.
Technical Support
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