Jagdpanther Early Detail Set – ET Model

Jagdpanther Early Detail Set - ET Model E35-106

Six photo etched sheets for latest Dragon Jagdpanther Early Detail Set . Most probably referring to item Dragon 6494.

The Jagdpanther (literally, “hunting panther”) was Germany’s ultimate expression of a WWII tank destroyer. Its sloping armor plates were better able to deflect enemy rounds, and this sleek design was combined with an extremely potent 8.8cm KwK43 cannon. This was the same long-barreled weapon mounted on the Kingtiger.

As the tank destroyer was based on the running gear of the existing Panther tank and also featured an upgraded transmission, the vehicle was relatively reliable. Development of the Jagdpanther Early commenced in late 1942 and the first of 415 production examples began rolling off factory floors in January 1944. The 45.5 tonne Jagdpanther was operated by a crew of five. These tanks served on both fronts in the latter part of the war, but were primarily deployed on the Eastern Front.

Osprey 9781849085519 Battleground

Osprey: Battleground

The Greatest Tank Duels in History

Author: Steven J Zaloga
About this book
The tank came of age during World War II at the cutting edge of Hitler’s Blitzkreig and became the most powerful machine on the twentieth-century battlefield.

But what was it like to be a driver or gunner in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Eastern Front, the deserts of North Africa or the dusty plains of Iraq?

From the Sherman and the Tiger to the Abrams M1, Battleground shows how tank crews dealt with the deafening noise and scorching heat of battle whilst driving and operating tonnes of sophisticated machinery.

Packed with breathtaking first-hand accounts and with real-life insights and detailed drawings, this book takes readers inside the greatest tanks ever developed in the some of the most crucial duels of modern land warfare.
Contents

Introduction
Panther vs T-34: Ukraine 1943
Sherman Firefly vs Tiger: Normandy 1944
T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing: Korea 1950
Centurion vs T-55: Golan Heights 1973
M1A1 Abrams vs T-72: Desert Storm 1991
Conclusion
Further Reading

Hardback; August 2011; 368 pages; ISBN: 9781849085519

TigerModels AR-0307 Panther G Chin Mantle #2

TigerModels: Panther G Chin Mantle #2

DML Panther G Smart Kit. Mastered By: Scott Negron

German Army was stunned when highly effective T-34 tanks were first encountered on the Eastern Front, and its own Panzer III and IV tanks were simply outclassed. The Third Reich’s response was to design and produce the Pz.Kpfw.V, more commonly known as the Panther.

Archer 35350 Panther A,D,G stencils

Archer: Panther Ausf. D, A and G exterior stencils

Sheet includes enough generic markings for six models with extras. Comes with translations and written instructions.

Useful photographic reference for stencil placement:
‘Panther and Its Variants’ by Walter Spielberger
‘Panzers in Saumur No.2′
‘Panther 50th Anniversary Edition’ by Bruce Culver and Uwe Feist
‘Achtung Panzer No.4 – Panther, Jagdpanther and Brümmbar’
‘Germany’s Panther Tank. The Quest for Combat Supremacy’ by Tom Jentz & Hilary Doyle
‘Panzer Tracts’ Nos. 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 and 9-3 by the same authors
*Thanks also to Manus Gallagher for rod container tube translation..

Researched by Ron Owen Hayes

Archer AR35351 Panther Ausf. D, A and G interior

Archer: Panther Ausf A, D and G interior stencils

Sheet includes only the stencils that are visible with the hatches open. Enough for three tanks with lots of extras. Stencils are printed on a Panzer Interior Buff color background and Wet Medium Paper is included to make positioning and applying a snap. Includes translations and brief history.

Revell 03095

Revell: PzKpfw. V “Panther” Ausf. D

After the massed appearance of the Soviet T-34, the German side developed the armoured fighting vehicle V “Panther” (Sd.Kfz. 171), Type D of which was used for the first time in 1943.

At the end of 1943 necessary improvements gave rise to the Type A. With its 75 mm tank cannon 42 L/70, by the end of the war, the “Panther” had proved its superiority over most enemy battle tanks. The V-12 Maybach petrol engine developing 700 hp gave the 43,000 kg “Panther” a top speed of 55 km/h. It had a crew of 5.

Model-Details:
- Detailed finely engraved surfaces
- Tracks with individual links
- Authentic boxed-in running gear
- Traversing turret
- Movable cannon
- Filigree on-board tools
- Smoke discharger
- Authentic decals for two German Army versions

CMK 2046

CMK: Panther or Bergerpanther transmission set. 1/72 scale.

Canfora AFV Photo Album

Canfora: AFV Photo Album

By Marek Solár, Petr Dolezal and Vladimír Kos.
An amazing collection of photos of German, Russian, U.S and British vehicles on the Czech territories. At the end of the war in May 1945 thousands of vehicles passed Czechislovakian territory. The Germans were retreating West wards as the Red Army pressed on. From the West came U.S forces and the Czech Indipendent Armoured brigade. Panther, Pz. IV, Tiger, Jagdpanzer IV, Hetzer, Grille, SPWs, Hummel, StuGs and many more German vehicles are covered.

Canfora AFV Photo Album

Russian vehicles include T-34, IS-2, SU-85/100, SU-76, ISU-152 and more. U.S and British vehicles include Sherman, Chafee, Hellcat, M8, A-30 Challenger, Cromwell, Stuart to mention a few.

The book also includes a chapter covering the German invasion of Czechoslovakia as well as a chapter on the Russian invasion in 1968. Over 400 photos. Hard back. Pre-orders available soon.