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Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M w/Wading Muffler

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Models - Armor Pro Series (1/72)

Last Stocked on 6/12/2022

Product Info

Title
Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M w/Wading Muffler
Publisher
Publish Year
2016
Dimensions
10.25x6.5x2"
NKG Part #
2147639133
MFG. Part #
DRA7290
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Dragon is able to offer 1/35 scale versions of all major variants within the popular Panzer III family, and now the 1/72 scale family is also being expanded. The latest 1/72 plastic model is the Panzer III Ausf.M. This tank version succeeded the Ausf.L, and it shared the same 5cm KwK39 L/60 main gun. Among its modifications was a deep-wading muffler with a series of associated hatch seals that allowed fording of water obstacles up to a depth of 1.3m. This performance represented a significant fording improvement over earlier Panzer IIIs. The hull-mounted smoke generators were also replaced with three 90mm NbK dischargers mounted either side of the turret. A total of 250 new Ausf.M tanks were produced from October 1942 to February 1943.

Inside the box bearing the Dragon logo lie all the necessary ingredients to create a spectacular Panzer III M with its deep-wading exhaust system. Benefiting from the precision achieved with the larger 1/35 scale version of the Panzer III M, the kit’s extremely well engineered and the parts separation is cleverly handled by the engineering team. In addition to the obviously new exhaust and muffler system, there are DS tracks and a set of photo-etched parts. Cartograf has produced an excellent set of slide decals with different tactical markings so that modelers can select an appropriate unit. This stunning 1/72 plastic kit offers a perfect balance of accuracy and ease of assembly - the perfect project for modelers to wade into!

Models are supplied unpainted and assembly is required.