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Sd.Kfz.138 Panzerjager 38 Marder III H Fgst. 38t Ausf.E

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Models - '39 to '45 Series - Germany (1/35)

Last Stocked on 12/16/2018

Product Info

Title
Sd.Kfz.138 Panzerjager 38 Marder III H Fgst. 38t Ausf.E
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
NKG Part #
2147638595
MFG. Part #
DRA6420
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

The Marder (German for “marten”) saw service as a series of makeshift tank destroyer designs produced by Germany during WWII. Antitank cannons were fitted on various chassis, with the Marder III being based on the Czech 38(t). The Marder III Ausf.H (Sd.Kfz.138) mounted a 7.5cm PaK 40 cannon on a rear-engine Panzer 38(t) chassis, with stowage of 38 rounds for the main armament. A fighting compartment was positioned in the center of the tank destroyer. Because it was mid-mounted, this compartment had a lower profile, though there was still only room for two men to stand. Armored shields protected the gun crew to the front and sides only. A total of 418 vehicles were produced up till April 1943.

Dragon is offering a fine 1/35 scale plastic kit of the Marder III Ausf.H. As a Smart Kit, it has been carefully engineered to build into an accurate model that is easy to assemble for modelers of all skill levels. The engine deck is an all-new molding, and a movable gun travel lock is affixed to it. What’s special about the engine deck is that two side-opening hatches can be displayed open or closed to reveal the engine compartment.

Models are supplied unpainted and assembly is required.