TAKOM 1:35 Pzkpfwg.V Panther A Early/Mid Model Military Kit

Takom 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle KitTakom German PzKpfw_V Panther_A Early/Mid (1/35) Item_02175Takoms Panther_A Early/Mid kit captures the evolution of the early Panther series from 1943 into 1944. This versatile tool includes both early and mid-production hull and turret options, offering correct mantlet, welded hull details, and full suspension suitable for research mods or display models. 1/35 scale injection moulded plastic kit (Takom_02175) Build options include early and mid-production variants: mantlets, welds, exhaust covers, turret shape Functional torsion-bar suspension with detailed road wheels, idlers, return rollers, sprockets Photo-etched parts for engine grilles, periscope shades, tool brackets, vision blocks Clear parts for optics, headlights, and sight instrumentsNote, glue and paints are not included, this kit requires patient assembly to accurately reflect production differences.Historical Background,The Panther_A lightened the gap between the Panther_D and Panther_G versions from early 1943. The early/mid mix shows transition details such as the cast mantlet replaced by a strengthened version. Widely used from 1943 through 1944 on both Eastern and Western fronts.Suggested Paint References,These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Wehrmacht mid_war camouflage finishes, they may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Hull & Turret BaseSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 Green FS34102C303 Green FS34102 Camouflage Patches (Dark Yellow / Brown)Semi MatteXF-60 Dark Yellow / XF-64 Red Brown70.912 Tan Yellow / 70.984 Flat BrownH403 Dark Yellow / H047 Red BrownC113 Dark Yellow / C041 Red Brown Suspension & WheelsMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black FS37038C137 Tyre Black Gun Barrel & Metallic FittingsMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Engine Deck & Photo EtchSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Vision Blocks & OpticsSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 FS15042

Includes photo-etched parts Four decal options segment chains All hatches can be displayed open or closed