Tamiya Plastic Model Kit

Marder III M Normandy (1/35) 35364

This 1/35 scale model kit from Tamiya offers a detailed recreation of the German Marder III M tank destroyer as seen on the Normandy front during WWII. Based on the Czech-built 38(t) chassis, the Marder III M mounted a powerful 7.5cm Pak40/3 anti-tank gun and featured a central engine layout with a rear fighting compartment.

• Highly detailed 1/35 scale assembly kit of the Marder III M
• Includes photo-etched parts for enhanced realism
• New assembly-type tracks allow accurate sag representation
• Features finely rendered interior components: gun breech, shell storage, and radios
• Includes 4 full-body figures and 1 torso figure in action poses
• Offers two marking options for Normandy-based vehicles

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

History

The Marder III M was introduced in 1943 as a stopgap solution to bolster Germany’s anti-tank capabilities. Built on the Panzer 38(t) chassis, it was equipped with a powerful 7.5cm Pak40 gun mounted in an open-topped rear fighting compartment. The ‘M’ variant denoted a central engine placement (‘Mitte’), improving balance and crew layout. Around 942 units were produced, many of which saw combat in key theatres such as the Eastern Front and later in France. During the Normandy campaign of 1944, these vehicles played a critical role in German defensive operations, offering mobility and firepower against advancing Allied armour despite their limited protection and exposure of the crew compartment.