1/35 German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.D - MENG Model TS-038

The Meng Model TS-038 1/35 German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.D. Meng Model is one of the finest 1/35 scale plastic model kit manufacturers in the world today, noted for exceptional detail accuracy and fit quality.

The Panther Ausf.D was the first production variant of Germany's exceptional medium tank — the original configuration that entered combat at Kursk in July 1943. The Ausf.D is distinguished from the later Ausf.A and G by several detail features including the drum-type commander's cupola (replaced by the improved cupola on the Ausf.A), the absence of a coaxial MG ball mount in the turret front plate (replaced by a simple pistol port), and the distinctive triple smoke discharger arrangement. Despite suffering significant early mechanical problems at Kursk, the Ausf.D established the Panther as a formidable opponent. Meng's TS-038 is the definitive Ausf.D in 1/35 scale.

Key Features:

• Ausf.D-specific features — drum cupola, pistol port mantlet, triple smoke dischargers
• Exceptional surface and mechanical detail
• Individually detailed road wheels
• Link-and-length tracks
• Photo-etched parts included
• Multiple marking options with decals
• Unassembled and unpainted

Ideal For:

• WWII armor and WWI diorama builders
• Competition modelers seeking a premium kit
• Intermediate to advanced scale modelers
• Meng Model collectors

The TS-038 1/35 German Medium Tank Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.D is available at AFVHobbyHub.com.