When the Panther rolled onto the Eastern Front at Kursk in the summer of 1943, it represented a dramatic leap in German tank design. With its steeply sloped armor, long 75mm KwK 42 gun, and powerful Maybach engine, the Panther Ausf.D was built to counter the Soviet T-34 — and it succeeded in spectacular fashion. It quickly became one of the most feared and respected tanks of the entire war. Tamiya's 1/35 Panther Ausf.D captures this iconic machine with the precision engineering and surface detail the brand is renowned for.
The kit features a single-piece main gun barrel with detachable muzzle brake for a clean, realistic finish, along with three marking schemes to give you flexibility in how you present the finished model.
Kit Highlights
- 1/35 scale Panther Ausf.D (Sd.Kfz.171) with authentic sloped-armor profile
- Single-piece main gun barrel with detachable muzzle brake
- Finely engineered surface detail throughout hull and turret
- Three marking schemes included for display variety
- Skill Level 3–4 — ideal for intermediate to advanced modelers
What You'll Need
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and sanding tools
- Acrylic or enamel paints in German Dark Yellow, Ambush camouflage, or early Panzer Grey
- Panel line wash and chipping medium for weathering
Paint and adhesive not included. Browse our paints and tools section to complete your build.
