Dragon 1:72 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M w/Schurzen

The kit proposed by Dragon company includes a plastic model kit of German medium tank in 1:72 scale.

Panzerkampfwagen III is a German medium tank from the period of World War II. Initially, it was to be the core of the German armored forces, however, over time and the emergence of more advanced constructions, its role was marginalized and became primarily an infantry support vehicle. It was equipped with a cannon, depending on the version, 37mm, 50mm (from the Ausf.E version) and 75mm (in the Ausf.N version). Each production series (Ausf.A - Ausf.N) was characterized by improved driving and battle performance properties that forced warfare and newly emerging enemy armored constructions. The vehicle crew consisted of five tankers. In 1943 production of this vehicle was discontinued, focusing primarily on more advanced constructions.

German tank destroyers Sturmgeschutz StuG.III and self-propelled artillery Sturmhaubitze StuH.42 were created on chassis of this tank. In addition, a command vehicle and flamethrower tank were designed on the basis of the vehicle. An interesting fact is that the Russians used this vehicle to build tank destroyers SU-76I and SU-85I.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Rubber tracks.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.