{"product_id":"panzerkampfwagen-v-panther-sd-kfz-171-ausf-a-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (Sd.Kfz 171) Ausf.A 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 finest medium tanks of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya Panzerkampfwagen V Panther (Sd.Kfz.171) Ausf.A 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Ausf.A variant, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic German Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and exceptional 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: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.A (Sd.Kfz.171)\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, turret and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic armour and equipment details\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\u003ePanzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most capable medium tanks fielded by Germany during the Second World War. Developed in response to the Soviet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Panther combined exceptional firepower, thick sloped armour and excellent mobility, making it one of the most influential armoured fighting vehicles of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in late 1943, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAusf.A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant incorporated a number of improvements over the earlier Ausf.D model, including a redesigned commander's cupola with improved visibility, a ball-mounted hull machine gun and various mechanical refinements that enhanced reliability and combat effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther was armed with the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm KwK 42 L\/70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gun, whose high muzzle velocity enabled it to destroy most Allied tanks at long range. Its heavily sloped frontal armour provided outstanding protection without a significant increase in weight, while its torsion bar suspension and Maybach engine gave it excellent cross-country mobility despite weighing around 45 tonnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther Ausf.A saw extensive service on both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, taking part in major engagements including the fighting in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Market Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of the Bulge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the final defence of Germany. Although early production Panthers suffered from mechanical issues, later variants such as the Ausf.A became increasingly reliable and earned a formidable reputation among both German crews and Allied opponents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,000 Panthers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of all variants were produced during the war, with the Ausf.A representing one of the most successful versions. Today, the Panther is widely regarded as one of the finest medium tank designs of the Second World War, influencing post-war tank development and remaining one of the most popular subjects for military historians and scale modellers.\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. 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