Tamiya 35170 1/35 German Panther Type G early version
Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.G (Sd.Kfz.171) Fruhe Version
Initial encounters with the T-34 in 1941 were something of a shock to invading German troops, who had until that point experienced general success with their armoured forces. Their response was the Panther, first fielded in 1943. The Ausf.G (Type G) variant followed on from Ausf.D and Ausf.A Panthers; debuting in March 1944, it featured sloped armour, a powerful 700hp Maybach HL-230 engine and a fearsome 75mm gun - all that added up to an imposing combination of firepower, mobility and survivability which proved a boon for German forces and something of a headache for the Allies.
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 256mm, width: 96mm. An early production Ausf.G Panther is recreated, with realistic details such as turret and hull weld lines. Features plenty of accessories including depictions of spare track links. Turret rear escape hatch is a moving component, and allows inspection of hull interior details such as gun breech. Commander, driver and radio operator hatches can be assembled open or closed. Suspension arms are separately moulded parts. Features belt type tracks. Comes with a figure in overalls and four marking options in the box.
