Tamiya Military Model Kit
Panther Ausf D (1/48) 32597
This 1/48 scale model kit recreates the Panther Ausf.D, the first production variant of Germany’s renowned Panther tank. Developed in response to the Soviet T-34, the Panther combined firepower, armor, and mobility into an exceptionally effective package. Its 75mm L/70 gun, sloped armor layout, and powerful Maybach engine made it one of the most formidable tanks of World War II. Between January and September 1943, approximately 840 Ausf.D units were produced, many seeing combat in pivotal battles such as Kursk.
- 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit, length: 186mm, width: 73mm.
- Highly accurate detailing of the sloped armor and long-barrel 7.5cm gun.
- Cast mantlet texture and weld seams faithfully reproduced.
- Includes Schurzen side armor plates and accessory parts like tool racks, gun cleaning rod case, and smoke dischargers.
- Die-cast lower hull for added weight and realistic feel.
- Assembly type tracks with one-piece straight sections for easier build.
- Commander torso figure included.
- Two marking options for vehicles that fought at the Battle of Kursk.
History: Introduced in early 1943, the Panther Ausf.D was Germany’s answer to the Soviet T-34. It featured advanced sloped armor, a powerful 75mm gun capable of penetrating Allied armor at long range, and excellent cross-country mobility. Despite initial mechanical teething problems, the Panther proved to be a highly capable design, influencing post-war tank development. The Ausf.D first saw action at the Battle of Kursk, where it earned a reputation as one of the most feared tanks on the Eastern Front.
