The model has hull mounted equipment depicted through a combination of moulded and separate parts,The commanders cupola hatch is made from separate parts. Tamiya's exquisitely moulded model masterfully depicts the Panzer IIIs distinctive front end and gun mantlet equipped with auxiliary armour plating The decals contain a choice of 3 sets of markings.
The Ausf. L version of the German main battle tank Pz.Kpfw. III was produced from July 1942, and possessed basic structure and performance specifications similar to previous versions. Armament consisted of an improved, long barreled Kwk50 L/60 tank gun, which was effective against Russian T34 tanks up to a range of 600m, plus two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns. Front armor thickness was increased to 57mm, and 20mm thick spaced armor was added to the gun mantlet as well. The suspension system was strengthened to cope with the 200kg of added weight. In total 635 Ausf. L’s were produced by the end of 1942, most seeing active service on the Eastern and North African Fronts.
About the model
1/48 scale, plastic model assembly kit of German Type III tank L type.
Total length 128 mm.This reproduced plenty of realistic feeling of a flat structure which can also be said to be characteristic of the German tank in the first half of the war.
Preliminary roller, Exterior accessories such as tools etc. combine the sculpture and the separate parts in a well-balanced manner and realize the real feeling of finish and ease of assembly.
The additional armor which is the feature of the L type is equipped with a space, the finish full of three.
Reproduction.
In the latter part of the L type set the escape hatch of the side of the car body which was abolished and set the splashplate of the upper part also in separate parts.
The Commander's Hatch is an opening and closing selection type It is also good to board an optional tank set of soldiers.
Caterpillar is a link assembly type with straight parts as an integral part.The upper slack is reproduced and the feeling is sufficient.
The chassis produces a sense of weight Daikya Bets made.
markings set the # 502 heavy tank battalion and three types, such as the 10th Tank Division of Tunisia, known for troops mark of Mammut (Mammoth).
Glue and Paint required to Assemble!