{"product_id":"tamiya-german-panther-v-ausf-d-1-35","title":"TAMIYA German Panther V Ausf.D 1:35","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Tamiya 1\/35 German Tank Panzer V Panther Ausf.D Model Kit. This 1\/35 Military Miniature Series model kit depicts the German Panther, a WWII AFV developed by Germany to combat the mighty Russian T-34. Given the importance of stopping the T-34 as the Russians turned the tide in WWII, the Panther was a priority and this was emphasized by armored warfare expert Heinz Guderian's role in the design process. The Panther packed a powerful L\/70 7.5cm gun (rumored to have taken out a T-34 at 3km) and combined it with excellent mobility and a 55km\/h top speed. Just as importantly, it made great use of T-34-inspired sloped armor, up to 80mm in places. As things turned out, development of the Panther was rushed as the German situation worsened, and this led to severe reliability problems in engagements such as the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. Despite that, it proved offensively and defensively highly capable. The Ausf.D was the initial variant of the Panther; 842 were manufactured between January and September 1943. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a model kit that requires assembly. Hobby tools and paint will be needed to complete a finished product. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetooled kit captures the form of the Panther Ausf.D with sloped armor, and long 7.5cm gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree marking options include Battle of Kursk unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAusf.D-specific features include: smoke dischargers and rear panel layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt type tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-piece molded gun barrel features separate muzzle brake parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll hatches on the model (excluding small arms port), plus gun travel lock are moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiator and fan are reproduced using separate parts, for a highly detailed finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurret rear has opening escape hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in poly caps ensure that the wheel assembly is a straightforward process, and that wheels move after the model is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommander torso figure plus full body crew figure included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"date-available-wrapper\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gundam Place Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44769104887975,"sku":"TAM\/35345","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/9877\/2903\/products\/image_0c0bf7c9-f52a-42af-8124-40f4fa15828c.jpg?v=1709051710","url":"https:\/\/devgundamplacestore.myshopify.com\/products\/tamiya-german-panther-v-ausf-d-1-35","provider":"DevGundamplacestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}