Tamiya 1:35 Scale WWII German 5cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pack38) Plastic Model Kit 35392

Tamiya 1:35 Scale Military Miniature Series No.392WWII German 5cm Anti-Tank Gun (Pack38) Plastic Model Kit - 35392

First delivered to units in July 1940, the Pak 38 5cm was a successor to the 3.7cm Pak 36.

It featured design upgrades such as a muzzle brake, aluminium alloy trail legs, and a gun shield composed of two sheets

of 4mm plate using Panzergranate 39 shells it defeated 61mm of 60-degree Armor from 500 meters.

First deployed in the Balkan theatre in Spring 1941, the Pak 38 also saw action in the invasion of the Soviet Union

crossing swords with the famed T-34 and KV-1, while in North Africa it fought against the Matilda and Valentine British tanks.

9,600 of these trusty weapons were manufactured up to 1943.

 Image shows painted and assembled kit.

About The Model:This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit.Length: 142mm.The Pak38 form is depicted in style.Realistic renderings of sighting device, breech, gun barrel with muzzle brakedouble Armor plate gun shield, suspension and solid tires.An ergonomic suspension parts breakdown offers plenty of detail.Assemble the model in firing or towed state.Comes with commander, gunner and two other crew figures in realistic poseplus, shells, casings and other accessories.More About The Model:Highlights of this detailed model include the sighting device, operator’s handles, cradle, and breech.Separate parts are used for the twin curved armor plates, tire tread and shovel-equipped lower shield.Even partially hidden areas like the mount, cradle and trail leg connecting sections have a realistic finish.Four figures – including gunner and commanding officer – are depicted in typical WWII attireand are joined by rounds and ammo cases with a choice of open or closed lid.The kit can be assembled with one of the rounds out of its case.This kit lends itself perfectly to tank battle dioramas.Choose open or closed trail legs, and a towed or firing gun.The towed gun has its auxiliary wheel on the trail legs, and the lower shield flipped up.Why not pair this kit with our separately sold Hanomag model (Item 35020)?Tamiya designers visited the Pak38 in the Musée des Blindés de Saumur as part of their extensive research.

Product Dimensions:

Length 142mm