During WWII, the German Army produced and operated the Marder III series on the Czech-built obsolete 38(t) tank chassis, to combat the Soviet T-34 tanks. The first version of the Marder was armed with an improved Soviet 7.62cm Pak36 anti-tank cannon, which was replaced with a German 7.5cm Pak40 gun on the H version; the last version, the Marder III M was put into production in May 1943. The M featured a new layout with rear cabin and midship engine, and a 7.5cm Pak40/3 was also employed. 942 Ms were produced until the thoroughbred tank destroyer Hetzer assumed much of the Marder's role.
About the Model
★Tamiya presents a 1/35 scale model of the German Tank Destroyer Marder III M.
★Total length: 149.5mm
★The particular form of the Marder with its combat compartment placed to the rear has been recreated in superb detail.
★The 7.5cm Pak40/3 main gun, ammunition rack and radio equipment have been accurately reproduced.
★Characteristic sprockets and idlers have been replicated.
★Muffler cover comes as a photo-etched part.
★One figure and decals for 5 different markings for armor from various battlefronts are included.