\"Prost!" Between battles on Bergepanthera 1:35 ICM 35343
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Plastic military model kit: "Prost!" Between battles on the Bergepanther 1:35 ICM 35343
The "Prost!" Between battles on the Bergepanther 1:35 model kit from ICM is a unique set that transports us to the realities of life on the front lines for German soldiers during World War II. This set includes four figures of German tankers at moments of rest, a figure of a dog, and a model of the recovery and evacuation vehicle ARV Bergepanther. With a high level of detail, this model perfectly captures the elements of the uniforms worn by German tankers of that period.
Model features:
- Scale: 1:35
- Manufacturer: ICM
- Catalog number: 35343
- Contents of the set: 4 figures of German tankers, a figure of a dog, Bergepanther model
Bergepanther – historical background:
The Bergepanther, also known as Bergepanzerwagen V (Sd.Kfz. 179), was a German recovery vehicle used during World War II. It was a variant of the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther tank (Sd.Kfz. 171), developed in response to the challenges of evacuating heavy and medium tanks. The development of this vehicle began in 1943, and its production was handled by companies such as MAN, Henschel, Daimler-Benz, and DEMAG.
The first Bergepanthers were nearly completed Panther Ausf. D tanks, from which the turret was removed. This vehicle was equipped with a winch with a capacity of 40 tons and a simple crane arm with a lifting capacity of 1.5 tons. Thanks to its armored construction, the Bergepanther could be used even under enemy fire, making it reliable in its role.
Between 1943 and 1945, approximately 339 Bergepanthers of various versions were produced. These vehicles were mainly used as tow vehicles without turrets, and some of them lacked winches or outriggers, which limited their functionality. Nevertheless, Bergepanthers were crucial in evacuation operations, enabling the safe withdrawal of damaged tanks from the battlefield.
Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.
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