{"product_id":"german-jagdpanther-tank-destroyer-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"German Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer 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 the most formidable tank destroyers of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya German Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Jagdpanther, 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 armour enthusiasts, military vehicle collectors and diorama builders alike.\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\u003eVehicle: German Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, fighting compartment and suspension\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\u003eJagdpanther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most successful tank destroyers of the Second World War, combining the mobility and well-sloped armour of the Panther tank with the devastating firepower of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.8cm Pak 43 L\/71\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e anti-tank gun. Entering service in early 1944, it was designed to provide German forces with a highly effective weapon capable of defeating any Allied tank at long range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt on the reliable Panther chassis, the Jagdpanther featured a fixed, fully enclosed superstructure instead of a rotating turret. This design simplified production while allowing the installation of the powerful 88mm gun, whose excellent accuracy and armour penetration made it one of the most feared anti-tank weapons of the war. Combined with thick, sloped frontal armour, the Jagdpanther offered outstanding protection and battlefield performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jagdpanther first saw combat during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1944 before serving extensively on both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It proved highly effective in defensive operations, where its long-range firepower could be used to ambush advancing Allied armour from concealed positions. However, like many late-war German vehicles, shortages of fuel, spare parts and trained crews often limited its operational effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 Jagdpanthers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced before the end of the war, making it a relatively rare vehicle compared with other German armoured fighting vehicles. Despite its limited numbers, it earned an excellent reputation among its crews and is widely regarded by historians as one of the finest tank destroyers ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Jagdpanther remains an iconic example of German wartime engineering and is admired for its combination of mobility, firepower and protection. It continues to be a favourite subject among military historians, museum visitors and scale modelling enthusiasts.\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":60221316956494,"sku":"35203","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35203_1.jpg?v=1785086380","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/german-jagdpanther-tank-destroyer-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}