German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G - Early Version

Description

Description: The model of the German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G - Early Version 84551 offers a meticulous reproduction of the Panther tank, a medium tank used by Nazi Germany during World War II. This early version of the Panther Ausf.G features authentic details and historical accuracy.

History: The Panther is the common name for a medium tank used by Nazi Germany during World War II, from 1943 to the end of the European war in 1945. Celebrated for its balance between firepower, mobility, and protection, the Panther served as a benchmark for late-war and post-war tank designs in other countries. It is widely regarded as one of the best tank designs of World War II.

While essentially sharing the same engine as the Tiger I tank, the Panther had better frontal armor, better gun penetration, was lighter overall and thus faster, and could handle rough terrain better than the Tigers. The trade-off was weaker side armor; the Panther proved to be deadly in open country and shooting from long range but vulnerable to close-quarters combat. Also, the 75 mm gun fired a slightly smaller shell than the Tiger's 88 mm gun, providing less high explosive firepower against infantry, though it was still quite effective.

The Panther was also far cheaper to produce than the Tiger tanks, and only slightly more expensive than the Panzer IV, as its design came to fruition at the same time that the Reich Ministry of Armament and War Production was making great efforts to increase war production. Key elements of the Panther design, such as its armor, transmission, and final drive, were compromises made specifically to improve production rates and address Germany's war shortages, whereas other elements such as its highly compact engine and its complex suspension system remained with their elegant but complicated engineering. The result was that Panther tank production was far higher than what was possible for the Tiger tanks, but not much higher than what had been accomplished with the Panzer IV. At the same time, the simplified final drive became the single major cause of breakdowns of the Panther tank, and was a problem that was never corrected.

Technical Specifications:

• Reference: 84551
• Product Name: German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G - Early Version
• Barcode: 6939319255518
• Scale: 1:35
• Product Type: Plastic Model Armor Kit

Model Dimensions:

• Length: 254 mm
• Width: 97.7 mm

Technical Details:

• Plastic Parts: Over 1200
• Sprues: 26 sprues, upper hull, lower hull, and turret
• Metal Parts: Copper cable
• Photo-Etched Parts: 2 pcs
• Release Date: January 2021

Features:

• Over 1200 parts for detailed assembly.
• Model with refined details representing the early version of Panther Ausf.G.
• Multi-slide molded lower hull and turret for increased precision.
• Individual tracks for optimal realism.
• Photo-etched parts included.

Additional Information: The Panther Ausf.G - Early Version 84551 model is a must-have for military history enthusiasts and model kit enthusiasts. Its upcoming release promises an immersive assembly experience, capturing the essence of the Panther in the early stages of its development.