Tamiya 1/35
Panther Ausf.D – Sd.Kfz.171 - 35345
The latest addition to the 1/35 Military Miniature Series 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 guru 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.

About the Model
• This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• This completely newly-tooled kit captures the form of the Panther Ausf.D with sloped armor, and long 7.5cm
gun. Tamiya designers studied a real Panther in the Netherlands to ensure stunning accuracy.
• Ausf.D-specific features such as smoke dischargers and rear panel layout are authentically depicted.
• Advanced slide molding techniques ensure that turret details are accurately rendered.
• Belt type tracks give an effective finish and make for a smooth assembly process.
• Commander torso figure plus full body crew figure included. 3 marking options include Battle of Kursk unit.
• Three detail-up parts sets are available to further enhance the realism of your model.

Condition

New unmade kit & includes metal parts set

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Please study the pictures as they form part of the condition

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Condition Guide

MINT - item in perfect condition

EXCELLENT - item in extremely good condition with only very few very minor imperfections

VERY GOOD - item has very few minor imperfections (eg: occasional light surface mark, occasional light trace mark, minimal cosmetic wear) but is, otherwise, in very sound and presentable condition

GOOD - item is obviously used and has a number of mainly light imperfections (eg: may have surface marks, trace marks and/or some handling/cosmetic wear) but is, otherwise, in sound condition

FAIR - item is well used and has general light to medium imperfections (eg: may have surface marks, trace marks, handling sheen, cosmetic wear/tarnishing, minor damage and/or light soiling) but is, otherwise, in reasonable/basically sound condition

POOR ? item is well used/worn, may include moderate to heavy soiling; light to moderate damage likely, best considered for RESTORATION, SPARES or REPAIR

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