1:35 Panzer III Ausf. L (tamiya)

The real subject

The Panzer III was a German medium tank that made up the backbone of the tank units in the first years of the Second World War. The Ausf. L version of 1942 is among the later forms: it carries a 50 mm gun with a lengthened barrel and additional armor plates on the front of the hull and the turret, which were to improve resistance to the ever stronger anti-tank defenses. It was in this form that the Panzer III appeared on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.

What the set contains

Accessories in 1:35 scale intended for the Panzer III Ausf. L model from Tamiya. The extent of the set and the placement of the individual parts on the model are in the manufacturer's instructions; go through them before you start gluing, because some of the accessories are fitted before the hull is closed up.

Building and painting tips

Cut away surplus material with a sharp blade a short distance from the part and sand the remainder carefully, so that the part seats without a gap. Try the seating dry. Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint holds badly on them. Choose the glue according to the material of the parts; cyanoacrylate will serve universally. The particular procedure is given by the manufacturer's instructions. It pays to paint the accessories separately from the model and to fit them only after the base coat, so that they stay legible even after a wash and edge highlighting.

Who it is for

For modelers who build German tracked vehicles in 1:35 scale and want to complete a model beyond the contents of the box. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.