TAMIYA PANTHER AUSTF.D 1/48Great news for modellers of smaller scale armour, as the compact 1/48 Military Miniature Series welcomes the Panther Ausf.D, the very first variant of the highly-rated German tank. Developed partly in answer to the Soviet T-34, the Panther offered a complete performance package, with an imposing L/70 7.5cm gun, sloped armor for superior survivability, and excellent manoeuvrability. Around 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September 1943. About the Model This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 186mm, width: 73mm. The refined design of the Panther Ausf.D is accurately captured, taking in the sloped armor and 7.5cm gun. Cast mantlet texture and weld-lines are depicted with aplomb. A die-cast hull gives the model a realistically weighty feel. Assembly type tracks feature one-piece straight sections. Parts are included to recreate Schürzen side armour, and plenty of accessories like tool racks, gun cleaning rod case, smoke dischargers and more. Comes with a commander torso figure, plus two marking options for vehicles in the Battle of Kursk.