Vintage Classics German Panther (1:76 Scale)

Airfix A01302V
Scale: 1:76 Scale
GM Part Number: AX01302V
Vintage Classics German Panther (1:76 Scale)
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Designed in 1942 & developed by the MAN AG company, the Panther was intended to counter the Soviet T-34 and to replace the Panzer III and Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it served alongside the Panzer IV and the heavier Tiger I until the end of the war. It is considered one of the best tanks of World War II for its excellent firepower and protection, although its reliability was less impressive.

The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol (690 hp) engine as the Tiger I, it had more efficient frontal hull armour, better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The trade-off was weaker side armour, which made it vulnerable to flanking fire. The Panther proved to be effective in open country and long range engagements, but did not provide enough high explosive firepower against infantry.

The Panther was far cheaper to produce than the Tiger I, and only slightly more expensive than the Panzer IV. Key elements of the Panther design, such as its armour, transmission, and final drive, were simplifications made to improve production rates and address raw material shortages. The overall design remained described by some as "over-engineered". The Panther was rushed into combat at the Battle of Kursk despite numerous unresolved technical problems, leading to high losses due to mechanical failure. Most design flaws were rectified by late 1943 and early 1944, though the bombing of production plants, increasing shortages of high quality alloys for critical components, shortage of fuel and training space, and the declining quality of crews all impacted the tank's effectiveness. Despite its flaws, the Panther continued in service with a number of allied forces after the end of the Second World War.

Mould Tools made in 1961, pack Illustration by G. Schule, 1961. Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics.

This kit represents the Panther Tank in 1943 German Africa colours & includes German decals.

This kit comes in moulded grey plastic. Construction & Painting is required

We recommend the use of Deluxe Plastic Kit Glue when building this kit


Specifications

Scale1:76
Length101mm
Width43mm
No. of Parts79
Decal Options1
EraWW2 1943-1945
Skill Level2
Flying Hours1
Age Suitability8+

Humbrol Paints required to complete this kit

  • No.11 Silver
  • No.33 Black
  • No.93 Desert Yellow

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