{"product_id":"pz-kpwf-v-panther-ausf-d-1-35-model-kit-by-italeri","title":"Pz.Kpwf.V Panther Ausf.D 1:35 Model Kit by Italeri","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Germany's most famous armoured vehicles of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaleri Pz.Kpfw.V Panther Ausf.D 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This detailed kit accurately recreates the early production Panther Ausf.D, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic German Army decal options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egluable rubber tracks, a photo-etched fret and decals for four different versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a great choice for WWII armour enthusiasts, collectors and diorama builders looking to add an iconic German tank to their collection.\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: Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf.D (Sd.Kfz.171)\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 sloped armour and external equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGluable rubber tracks included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal options for four vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated colour 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\u003eRubber track components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etched detail fret\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.D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the first production version of Germany's famous Panther medium tank and was developed as a direct response to the Soviet \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 tanks encountered during the early stages of the Eastern Front. Designed to combine firepower, protection and mobility, the Panther became one of the most advanced tank designs of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntering operational service in 1943, the Panther Ausf.D featured the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5cm KwK 42 L\/70 high-velocity gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provided excellent armour penetration and allowed it to engage enemy tanks at long distances. Its heavily sloped frontal armour significantly improved protection compared with earlier German designs, while the Maybach V12 engine provided strong mobility for a vehicle weighing around 45 tonnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther's first major combat deployment came during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperation Citadel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the German offensive at Kursk in July 1943. Although early vehicles suffered from mechanical reliability issues and production problems, the Panther's impressive firepower and armour protection quickly earned it a formidable reputation when operating effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing improvements to reliability, Panther Ausf.D tanks served extensively on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as later campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the defence of Germany. The design continued to evolve through later variants, including the Ausf.A and Ausf.G, which introduced further improvements to reliability and battlefield performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6,000 Panther tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of all variants were produced during the war. Despite arriving too late to influence the overall outcome of the conflict, the Panther remains widely regarded as one of the most capable medium tanks of the Second World War and continues to be a favourite subject among 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. 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":60221519102286,"sku":"90290","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/90290_01.jpg?v=1785090447","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/pz-kpwf-v-panther-ausf-d-1-35-model-kit-by-italeri","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}