Academy Plastic Model Kit

Czech Resistance Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer “Prague 1945” Tank Destroyer (1/35) 13277

This Academy 1/35 scale kit recreates the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer as used by Czech resistance fighters during the Prague Uprising of May 1945. With finely moulded parts, accurate surfaces, and historical markings, the model captures this unique and rarely seen moment of WWII history.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the Hetzer tank destroyer
• Detailed replica with textured armour and realistic 75mm gun
• Includes Czech resistance markings from the Prague Uprising
• Individually moulded track links for enhanced realism
• Optional open or closed hatches and stowage details
• Requires assembly and painting; glue and paints not included

History

The Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer was a compact German tank destroyer built on the chassis of the Czech Panzer 38(t). Its low silhouette, sloped armour, and 75mm PaK 39 gun made it a formidable ambush weapon during the later stages of World War II. In May 1945, as German control collapsed, Czech resistance fighters seized Hetzers from local depots and factories around Prague. These captured vehicles, often hastily repainted and marked, were turned against German forces in the Prague Uprising. Their use symbolised both the ingenuity and determination of the resistance, as well as the unique circumstances of the war’s final days. Academy’s kit reflects this chapter, offering modellers the chance to build a Hetzer representing liberation rather than occupation.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.