Academy Models 13531 German Panzer III Ausf. J North Africa

Description

The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show nine times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. The Panzer III was a medium tank developed in the 1930s by Germany and used extensively in World War II. It was intended to fight other armored fighting vehicles. However, as the Germans faced the T-34, more powerful anti-tank guns were needed. Therefore, the Panzer III effectively swapped roles with the Panzer IV and was used primarily for infantry support. The kit can be built with standard Panzer III ‘J Version or equipped ‘J’ version with ‘spaced armor’. Kit features: 100% new tooling; semi connecting track MG34 machine gun; 5 cm KwK 38 / L42 and 5 cm KwK 38/L60 gun (builder’s choice); turret with an available 360 angle turn; main gun can move up and down; crew hatches can be built open or closed; photo-etched parts, exhaust grill, safety pin for smoke grenade, iron sight parts for tank commander cupola vision slit, and stowage bin details; can be built with standard Panzer III ‘J Version or equipped ‘J’ version with ‘spaced armor’; and 9 markings which were all used in 1941~1942 Africa Korps. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.