Meng Model – TS-038 1/35 Scale – Tyrannosaurus Series – German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 PANTHER Ausf.D Plastic Model Kit

In May 1942, MAN’s VK30.02 (M) proposal stood out and was designated Panther by the Army Weapons Office.

The Panther was a medium tank used to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks in the German armour units. Although it wasn’t equipped with the 7.5cm KwK 42 L/100 main gun wanted by Hitler, its 7.5cm KwK 42 L/70 gun was as good as Tiger’s 8.8cm KwK 36L/56 gun. The Maybach 23 liter HL230 V12 gasoline engine, which was an upgraded version of the HL210 engine from Tiger, was installed at the rear of the hull. Its engine bore was increased from 125 mm to 130 mm. The engine could generate an output of 690hp, which was almost 200hp more than the later V-55 engine used on the T-54 tank. Thanks to the sloped armor, the Panther had better protection than the Tiger even when its front armour and main gun mantlet armour was thinner than the Tiger’s. The T-34 which weighed about 20 tons was no opponent of the Panther no matter in term of firepower or protection. The Panther Ausf.D was highly anticipated by the Germans. This new tank made its debut in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943.

KIT INFO

This 1/35 scale German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.D plastic model kit is another kit of famous WWII armor MENG release with the help of The Tank Museum in Bovington, UK and the editor Mr. David Parker of the Meng AFV Modeller magazine. This kit includes 1040 parts.

Length: 252.9mm  Width:98.6mm  Height:83.6mm

The external details of the Panther Ausf.D Medium Tank are perfectly replicated

Brand new Panther Ausf.D Tracks are included; Optional Panther Ausf.D turret detail parts are included

Details parts in different units are included

The main gun travel lock can be built in the open or closed position; PE Parts are provided for the Commander’s Cupola.

PE Parts are provided for side skirts

Four typical paint schemes are provided

Precision PE Parts and metal cables are included

Please note that glue and paints are not included with this kit

Product Id: TS-038