1:35 Panther Ausf.G Panzerbefehlswagen

The real subject

The Panther was among the most capable German tanks of the Second World War, and the Ausf.G version was its most numerous production variant. Its identifying features are the one-piece hull side with a greater slope and the front armor without a driver's vision port. The designation Panzerbefehlswagen means a command vehicle: such a machine served the unit commander and, compared with a standard tank, carried additional radio equipment, which on the model shows above all in different antenna fittings.

What the set contains

It is a plastic kit in 1:35 scale, the most widespread size for military vehicles. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The exact range of parts, the number of marking options and any additional materials are given in the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.

Building and painting tips

Before gluing, remove excess material and production marks from the parts, sand the mating surfaces and dry-fit the assembly. On the command version think through the procedure for the antennas in advance, because they are usually the most fragile part of the build and break off easily during handling. The large hull and the side skirts over the running gear are rewarding for shading: apply the base shade evenly in several thin coats and only then work with dust, mud and wear on the edges, the hatches and the steps.

• scale 1:35, a plastic kit of the Panther tank in the command version
• the Ausf.G version with a one-piece hull side and front armor without a vision port
• the command machine carried additional radio equipment, visible mainly on the antennas
• the model is supplied unassembled and unpainted
• a good basis for adding photo-etched and resin sets later

Terms of supply

Paints, glue, filler and add-on sets are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.