{"product_id":"german-3-7cm-pak35-36-anti-tank-gun-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German 3.7cm Pak35\/36 Anti-Tank Gun 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Germany's most recognisable early-war anti-tank weapons with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German 3.7cm Pak35\/36 Anti-Tank Gun 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the 3.7cm Pak35\/36, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic surface detailing and authentic German Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII military enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate realistic anti-tank positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeapon: 3.7cm Pak35\/36 Anti-Tank Gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic gun carriage and shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic German Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.7cm Panzerabwehrkanone 35\/36 (Pak35\/36)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was Germany's standard anti-tank gun at the outbreak of the Second World War. Developed by Rheinmetall during the 1930s, it was designed to provide infantry units with a lightweight, highly mobile weapon capable of engaging enemy armoured vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm high-velocity gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Pak35\/36 proved highly effective during the early campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it was capable of defeating the armour of most contemporary tanks. Its relatively low weight allowed it to be easily towed by light vehicles or even repositioned manually by its crew, making it a flexible and dependable battlefield weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, during the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the Pak35\/36 struggled against heavily armoured tanks such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKV-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, earning it the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Heeresanklopfgerät\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Army Door Knocker\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e among German troops. To improve its effectiveness, crews were issued with specialised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStielgranate 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shaped-charge ammunition, which increased its ability to penetrate thicker armour at short range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it was gradually replaced by more powerful anti-tank guns such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5cm Pak38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm Pak40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Pak35\/36 continued to serve throughout the war in secondary roles, including infantry support, training and use by airborne and occupation units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Pak35\/36 is remembered as one of the most iconic anti-tank guns of the early Second World War. Its simple design, reliability and widespread use make it an enduring symbol of Germany's early-war anti-tank capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221310239054,"sku":"35035","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35035_004.jpg?v=1785086171","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/german-3-7cm-pak35-36-anti-tank-gun-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}