Takom German WWII PzKpfw V Panther A Early (1/35) 02174

Takom 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle KitTakom German PzKpfw V Panther A Early (1/35) Item_02174Takoms Panther A Early kit recreates the iconic mid-war German medium tank as fielded from mid-1943. Featuring the distinctive early mantlet (Schrzen not included), detailed suspension, and precise turret shape, this kit is perfect for early Panther builds or research-style dioramas. 1/35 scale injection moulded plastic kit (Takom 02174) Early production turret with correct gun mantlet and upper hull profile Full torsion-bar suspension with road wheels, idlers, return rollers and sprockets Photo etched parts for engine-grilles, periscope shades, tool brackets and hatch hinges Clear parts for vision blocks, optics and headlight lensesNote, glue and paints are not included, this kit requires careful assembly to capture its historical details.Historical Background,The Panther A was introduced in mid-1943 to address the heavy armour and firepower of opposing Soviet and Allied tanks. Early variants feature the original turret design and narrow gun mantlet, fielded on both Eastern and Western fronts during 19431944.Suggested Paint References,These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic Wehrmacht mid-war 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 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 Grilles & Etched MeshSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Vision Blocks & OpticsSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 FS15042