Step by Step Glenn Bartolotti

Step-by-step: Panther Ausf. A by Glenn Bartolotti

H.Stone-001

H.Stone Original brand of Makoto Takaishi : Panther Series Big Drive Sprockets (18 Toothed) for Tamiya & Dragon. Distributed by Tasca Modellismo.

5m Hobby 72014

5M Hobby: 1/72 Panther Raketenwerfer resin kit

Dragon 7339

Dragon: Panther G w/Steel Road Wheels

The Panther is a tank that commands a lot of attention from modelers, perhaps due to its sleek and purposeful appearance, or perhaps due to the fact that it was regarded as one of the best tank designs of WWII. The latest 1/72 model kit from Dragon is a Panther Ausf.G variant fitted with steel road wheels.

Steel-rimmed “silent bloc” wheels of 800mm diameter, which saved on dwindling supplies of rubber, were introduced in a very limited number of vehicles produced by MAN in September 1944, and again in a batch dating from March-April of 1945 (introduced from chassis no. 121052). Such steel wheels had been successfully used on late-model Tiger I tanks and also on the Tiger II. These steel road wheels were also to be standardized on the updated Panther Ausf.F, a tank that never reached fruition.

The new Dragon kit of such a Panther Ausf.G with steel wheels has re-engineered features, the most obvious example of which is the new steel road wheels, which are accurately reproduced in plastic. The inclusion of these wheels gives the Panther a whole new look. The rest of the tank lives up to Dragon’s uncompromising standards of quality and engineering excellence too, with widespread use of slide-mold technology. Indeed, this 1/72 scale Dragon kit is an absolute pleasure to assemble, and it offers model lovers even more options in building the ever-popular Panther G.

Link to pre-order.

Cyber Hobby 9121

Cyber Hobby: Flakpanzer V “Coelian” w/Panzer Riders

Dragon has released a 1/35 scale kit of “Coelian” before, but now it has become more attractive than ever! As an Orange Box item, the kit has been upgraded.

The kit is equipped with a new set of Panther Magic Tracks, but most useful of all perhaps is the inclusion of a set of figures. The 1/35 figure set is a set of four German tank riders. They are totally suited to the vehicle, for they are late-war figures designed specially to fit on a Panther engine deck. With the bundled figures, this Flakpanzer V “Coelian” is an extremely attractive proposition that comes at a very reasonable price.

The Panther was a hugely successful tank within the ranks of the German military during WWII. A number of variants based on the Panther were built, including the Bergepanther recovery vehicle. However, there are other lesser-known variants that didn’t enter full-series production, one of which was the Flakpanzer V. Rheinmetall-Borsig began developing this antiaircraft vehicle in December 1943. Its main armament was twin 3.7cm FlaK 43 cannons mounted in an armored turret with a full 360º traverse. One other feature of the turret was that it permitted the guns to be elevated almost vertically when taking on marauding enemy aircraft. The official designation of the vehicle was Flakpanzer 341, but it was commonly referred to as the Flakpanzer V “Coelian”.

Features:
- Bonus Panzer Riders (set of 4 fugures)
- Magic Tracks w/slide-molded guide-horn details

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Eureka 3508

Eureka XXL: Metal ammo sets in 1/35 scale. Basic ones – no boxes, no crates, no resin or PE parts. Just aluminium shells and brass cases.

This series is basically ammo sets stripped from resin and photo-etched parts. Just highest quality brass and aluminium ammunition. Each set contains two or three types of projectiles with their cases. And yes, there is 1/35 scale ammo for Panther tank!

SKP 102

SKP: Clickable tracks for for Panther A? – G

Trumpeter 01537

Trumpeter: E 50 Flakpanzer

The E-50 hull was practically identical to the King Tiger in overall dimensions except for the glacis plate layout. The plates would have been interlocked and welded as on other German vehicles, giving great strength and rigidity. The engine chosen was an improved version of the Maybach HL230 as fitted to the Panther and the Tiger II. Called the HL234, it developed 900 HP using fuel injection, and was expected to produce up to 1200 HP with supercharging.

The location of fuel tanks, radiators and fans was similar to the Tiger II. Maximum speed was to be 60 KPH. The idea was to assemble both types on the same production line, using identical production machinery and brought in sub assemblies.

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