Barcode: 0 89195 86358 4
Box Size: 9.6"x15"x3.1"
Packaging: 20 pieces per master carton
1/35 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther A Late Production ~ Premium Edition
The Premium Edition Panther A Late Production kit benefits from common upgraded
parts from the Premium Edition Panther D, and the latest Panther G Smart Kit.
Components of the original Panther A (for example, the turret) have been completely
revamped, and many new photo-etched parts are thrown into the mix.
Main Features:
Turret & Gun
- Newly updated turret
- Updated mantlet with authentic detail and cast texture
- Gun assembly recreated in detail (complete with breech)
- Multi-part commander's cupola with interior details and transparent periscope
parts
- Commander's cupola molded in superb details by 8-direction slide mold
- Cupola hatches with interior details (can be positioned open/closed)
- One-piece plastic gun barrel
- Slide molded close-defense weapon is moveable and can be modeled open/close
- Slide molded multi-part muzzle brake
Upper Hull
- Clear parts for periscopes
- Finely detailed front light assembly
- Front ball-mount MG
- Multi-part jack is moveable
- Photo-etched spare track rack
- Photo-etched travel lock in extreme detail
Lower Hull
- Fully detailed slide-molded lower hull
- Idler arm can be modelled in different positions
- Track links for sprocket section have guide horns as separate pieces for maximum
accuracy
- Magic tracks with slide-molded guide horn details
- Rear engine hatch can be modeled open/closed
Others
- Photo-etched engine deck grills
About the Panther A:
A total of 2,000 Panther Ausf. A chassis were produced by Germany between August
1943 and May 1944. The Panther A received a number of modifications, including
a new commander’s cupola, a ball mount for the hull MG, a turret episcope and
a monocular TZF12a sight.
