Tamiya 25161 1/35 GERMAN TANK DESTROYER MARDER III German self-propelled anti-tank gun 7.62 cm and a full set of Aber photo-etched parts (2 pieces)

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in the Summer of 1941, the German offensive against Russia began quite successfully for the Wehrmacht. But the German command began to notice the shortcomings of their tanks and anti-tank weapons against such machines of the Soviet army as the T-34. To solve this problem, it was decided to improve Pz.Kpfw.III and Pz.Kpfw.IV, develop new tanks and increase the number of produced 75mm anti-tank guns. Finally, as a temporary solution, it was decided to improve the captured Soviet guns 7.62 cm guns and use them for the needs of the Wehrmacht. These guns were able to penetrate 83mm armor at a distance of 1000 meters, after improving the penetration reached 122mm. The guns were designated 7.62 cm Pak36(r), according to the accepted terminology, the letter "R" indicated Russian origin. Before the new tanks were ready, it was decided to install the guns on the chassis of the outdated Pz.Kpfw.II and Pz.Kpfw.38(t), thus creating a "temporary" tank fighter. The 38(t) tank was based on the LtVz.38 developed for the needs of the Czech army in 1938 by CKD. In 1939, after the annexation of Czechoslovakia, the tank was produced for the Wehrmacht. The combination of the Soviet gun and the Czech chassis created a terrifying tank destroyer Marder III Sd.Kfz.139.

Limited edition, complete with a full set of photo etchings from the Polish company ABER, the standard model is presented in the set 35248.