25156 German TD Hetzer Mid Prod. - w/ABER PE Parts/Gun Barrel - Tamiya 1/35  [25156]

Protecting the Homeland

Through the center phases of WWII, Allied tank designs unveiled constant improvement and showcased greater firepower and armor security. Under these situations, the German armed forces increasingly depended on turretless tank destroyers armed with a strong gun on a limited-traverse mount. Among these ended up being the Hetzer, a concise tank destroyer on the basis of the Czech-made 38t tank framework that had 60mm sloped front armor and a 75mm main weapon. Entering service from July 1944, the Hetzer's low sihouette and effective armament managed to allow it to be a good adversary on the Eastern and Western fronts. Almost 2,800 Hetzers of numerous variations was at fact produced, and so they additionally served aided by the Czech and Swiss military following the summary of WWII.

Towards Model

• This limited variation model features Tamiya's exemplary Hetzer Mid manufacturing construction kit with photo-etched elements and a steel tool barrel developed by acclaimed aftermarket elements manufacturer Aber®.
• Four sheets of photo-etched elements contain fenders, component skirts, motor grille meshes, accesories, latches, etc. to incorporate additional detail.
• Aluminum main weapon barrel, metal barrel layer the MG34, and metal antennas increase realism.
• Lightweight as a type of the Hetzer, including "Saukopf" mantlet, is accurately reproduced.
• One commander figure and four marking options may included.