TRUMPETER
700955 1:16 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J
Panzer III was the common name of a medium tank that was developed in the 1930s by Germany and was used extensively in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen III Sd Kfz. 141 (abbreviated PzKpfw III) translating as "armored fighting vehicle". It was intended to fight other armored fighting vehicles and serve alongside the support Panzer IV; however, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, stronger anti-tank guns were needed. Since the Panzer IV had a bigger turret ring, the roles were reversed. The Panzer IV mounted the long barreled 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun and engaged in tank-to-tank battles. The Panzer III became obsolete in this role and for most purposes was supplanted by the Panzer IV. From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943. However, the Panzer III's capable chassis provided hulls for the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun until the end of the war.
Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Brief Length: 352.5mm Width: 204.6mm
Length: 13.87" Width: 8.05"
Metal Parts gun barrel
Photo Etched Parts 3 pcs
Total Sprues 56 sprues , lower hull and tracks
More Features
>Kit w/refined detail
>Multi-slide molded lower hull and upper hull
>Decals/markings for 2 versions
>Complete interior including accurate cannon breech, and commander's cupola
>Front glacis with spare track links
>Separately molded working running gear and suspension with individual track links
>Complete tools, jack, fire extinguisher and antenna through with photo etched clamps
>Commander's vehicle crow antenna using photo etched parts
>Photo etched frame for intake screen
