Takom 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.V Panther Ausf.D early / mid-production version w/full interior

The kit proposed by Takom company includes a plastic model kit of German medium tank in 1:35 scale.

Pz.Kpfw.V Panther is a German medium tank from the period of the Second World War, equipped with a 75mm caliber gun KwK.42 L/70. The prototype of this construction was created in 1942, while in 1943 it was introduced to the front service during the Battle of the Kursk as a response to Soviet tanks type T-34. The tank was very emergency, which led to numerous technical problems. The tank was produced in three main versions: Ausf.A / Ausf.D / Ausf.G. By the end of the war, less than 6,000 units left the factories. Tank destroyers Jagdpanther and rescue vehicles Bergepanther were built on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw.V. It was also planned to modify the tank with thicker armor, 88mm gun and Schamlturm tower.

The Ausf.D version was the first production version of the Pz.Kpfw.V tank, which was characterized by weak side armor and problems with the exhaust system, which resulted in many failures.

Zimmerit is a special paste applied to the surface of the armor of German armored vehicles from the final period of the Second World War (from 1943 to 1944 years). The main task of the discussed protective-shell was to prevent the attachment of magnetic mines to the hulls of the vehicles, but also caused the disappearance of light reflections which provided additional camouflage. During the war, the following vehicles were covered using Zimmerit: Pz.Kpfw.III, Pz.Kpfw.IV, Pz.Kpfw.V Panther, Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger / Tiger II, Elefant, Jagdtiger, Sturmgeschutz StuG.III / StuG.IV.

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.

The offered model has the option to reproduce the full interior of the vehicle:

• The interiors of the turret.
• Combat compartment.
• Drivers compartment.
• Engine

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Photo etched parts.
• Track link set.
• String.

The package also includes a turret made of transparent plastic. You can use it to expose the interior of the turret.

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.