Until the new tanks were ready for deployment, 7.62cm Pak36(r) guns were to be mounted on the chassis of obsolete Pz.Kpfw.II and Pz.Kpfw.38(t) tanks for the creation of a stopgap tank hunter. The 38(t) tanks were based on the LtVz.38 tank, which was developed for use by the Czech company CKD (later BMM) for the Czech army in 1938. In 1939, with the annexation of Czechoslovakia, this tank went into production for the Wehrmacht. The base Czech-made tank was combined with the Soviet 7.62cm Pak36(r) gun, resulting in the creation of the Wehrmacht's fearsome tank hunter, the Marder III Sd.Kfz.139. The turret base of the Pk.Kpfw.38(t) was removed and a 16mm steel plate was attached in its place. The Soviet 7.62cm Pak36(r) gun was mounted on that plate, 11mm armour plating installed to the front and sides, and massive stirrups immobilized the gun.
About the Model
- 1/35 scale plastic assembly model kit based on the German Tank Destroyer Marder III
- Overall length: 174mm
- Each detail of this fascinating fighting machine has been accurately reproduced for total modelling satisfaction
- All the details of the fighting compartment (main gun plate, gun supports, ammunition rack, etc.) have been precisely recreated
- Protective armour and sighting equipment moves with raising and lowering of main gun
- Crew seats and large clamp for main gun can be modelled in the fighting or moving positions
- Two crew figures are included in set. Five kinds of battlefield markings are included
At a glance
- Scale: 1:35
- Type: Assembly Kit
- Subject: Tanks
- Nation: German
- Era: 1939-1945 - World War II
- Brand: Tamiya
- Product code: 35248
Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.
Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.
