{"product_id":"german-sd-kfz-171-panther-ausf-a-late-1-35-model-kit-by-meng","title":"German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.A (late) 1:35 Model Kit by Meng","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.A (Late Production)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medium tank, one of the most advanced armoured vehicles of the Second World War\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed representation of the late-production Panther Ausf.A with historically accurate exterior features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull and turret with realistic armour texture, weld lines, casting marks, and surface details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccurately reproduced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm KwK42 L\/70 high-velocity main gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with detailed gun mantlet and muzzle brake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate Ausf.A turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring improved commander’s cupola and production-specific fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes finely detailed engine deck, exhaust system, tools, tow cables, and external equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistically reproduced overlapping road wheels and suspension components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed running gear with accurate drive sprockets and idler wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual track links included for realistic track sag and positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes photo-etched parts for enhanced scale realism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal gun barrel included for improved accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts included where required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes fine wire parts for realistic cable and equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet featuring seven authentic German WWII marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed moulding with advanced engineering for experienced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for German WWII armour collections, Normandy campaign displays, or detailed Panther diorama projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meng Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e German Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.A Late Production\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate to advanced modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TS-035\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aluminium gun barrel included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 255mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 97mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 380mm x 250mm x 110mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed upper and lower hull components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanther Ausf.A late-production turret assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm KwK42 L\/70 main gun components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed suspension and running gear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual track links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine deck and exhaust components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal tools and vehicle equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium gun barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine wire parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet with seven German WWII markings\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\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSd.Kfz.171\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was one of Germany’s most important medium tanks of the Second World War. Developed in response to the appearance of the Soviet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Panther combined powerful firepower, advanced armour design, and excellent mobility, creating one of the most capable tanks of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther programme began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after German forces encountered the Soviet T-34 during Operation Barbarossa. The T-34’s combination of sloped armour, mobility, and firepower demonstrated the need for a new German medium tank. The resulting Panther design incorporated similar principles, including heavily sloped frontal armour and a powerful long-barrelled 75mm gun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first production version, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanther Ausf.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, entered service in 1943 and experienced reliability problems during its early combat debut at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Kursk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These issues led to a series of improvements, resulting in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanther Ausf.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which became one of the most successful Panther variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction of the Ausf.A began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,192 examples produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it the most numerous Panther variant built. Late-production vehicles incorporated numerous improvements designed to simplify manufacturing and increase battlefield reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther Ausf.A retained the highly effective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm KwK42 L\/70 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provided exceptional armour penetration capability. The weapon could defeat many Allied and Soviet tanks at ranges where enemy vehicles struggled to respond effectively. Combined with thick sloped frontal armour, the Panther was capable of engaging opponents at long distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Ausf.A Panthers featured improved production details including a redesigned commander’s cupola, updated hull features, and simplified manufacturing methods. These changes improved reliability and reduced production time while maintaining the vehicle’s excellent combat characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybach HL230 P30 V12 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Panther offered impressive mobility for a medium tank of its size. Its advanced suspension system provided excellent cross-country performance, although the complex design required significant maintenance and resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther Ausf.A saw extensive combat service on both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It played a major role during defensive battles against Soviet armoured formations and was heavily involved in the fighting following the Allied landings in Normandy in 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its technical advantages, the Panther suffered from mechanical complexity and production challenges. Early reliability issues were gradually reduced, but maintenance requirements remained higher than those of many Allied tanks such as the Sherman and T-34.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther’s combination of firepower, armour protection, and mobility led many historians to regard it as one of the best medium tanks of World War II. However, limited production numbers, fuel shortages, and Germany’s deteriorating industrial situation prevented it from having a decisive impact on the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-production Panther Ausf.A tanks continued to serve until the final months of the conflict, with examples appearing in major battles across Europe. Today, the Panther remains one of the most recognisable German armoured vehicles and is a favourite subject among military modellers due to its distinctive appearance and technical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1943\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MAN, Daimler-Benz, Henschel, and MNH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maybach HL230 P30 V12 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5cm KwK42 L\/70 tank gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 46 km\/h (29 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 250 km\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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