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Tamiya remains
dedicated to adding more variety to the 1/48 Military Miniature Series and now
proudly brings you the final variant of the Panzer III, the Ausf.N. Line it up
with the previously released Ausf.L and Sturmgeschutz III variants for a display
of the Panzer III�s development history.
About the Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.N
The rugged
Panzerkampfwagen III was used in all theaters by the German army in WWII and was
well-liked due to its reliability. However, the size limitations of the tank�s
chassis meant that armament upgrades were limited and its usefulness as a battle
tank diminished as the Allies produced more advanced and powerful tanks. With
this realization, the final variant of the Pz.kpfw.III, the Ausf.N, was modified
into an infantry support tank armed with the short-barreled 75mm gun from the
Pz.kpfw.IV, which was being upgraded with more powerful guns. Beginning from
June 1942, 700 of these Ausf.N variants, also known as Sturmpanzer III, were
made and were often assigned to independent Panzer Battalions to protect the
heavier Tiger tanks. The 5mm Schurzen armor skirt modifications were added from
the spring of 1943.
About the Model
- High quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit
of the Pz.kpfw.III Ausf.N.
- All parts unique to the Ausf.N variant,
including distinctive Schurzen hull and turret armor skirts, are accurately
reproduced.
- Diecast chassis for added weight and
realism.
- Tank treads are assembly type, with the
upper section featuring realistic sag effect.
- Comes with two sets of markings, including a
tank from s.Pz.Abt. 501.
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TS-2 - Dark Green |
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TS-3 - Dark Yellow |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-60 - Dark Yellow |
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XF-61 - Dark Green |
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XF-64 - Red Brown |
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