Jagdpanther G2 SD.KFZ. 173 1:35 das werk 35042

Plastic military model kit: Jagdpanther G2 Sd.Kfz. 173 1:35 Das Werk 35042

We present the plastic model kit Jagdpanther G2 Sd.Kfz. 173 in 1:35 scale from the renowned manufacturer Das Werk. This detailed static model is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of World War II history and military modeling.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalog number: DW35042
• Highly detailed static model
• Ability to build hatches in open or closed position
• Set includes link and length style tracks
• Includes a metal barrel
• 6 types of markings to choose from
• Includes photo-etched parts (PE-Parts)

History of the Jagdpanther:

The Jagdpanzer V, later known as the Jagdpanther (Sd.Kfz. 173), was a German tank destroyer developed during World War II. Based on the Panther tank chassis, it was equipped with a powerful 8.8 cm Pak 43 L/71 gun. Introduced into service in 1944, the Jagdpanther was designed to provide heavily armored and highly effective anti-tank capabilities.

The origins of the Jagdpanther project date back to 1939 when Krupp was commissioned to design an armored self-propelled gun with an 8.8 cm Flak L/56 gun. After many iterations, the design evolved, and in 1942 the German army decided to utilize components from the Panther tank. The design process continued with Daimler-Benz, and later MIAG in 1943, which took over production responsibilities.

The first serial Jagdpanthers were delivered in January 1944 by MIAG, and additional production lines were launched at MNH (Hannover) and MBA (Potsdam). A total of 413 units were produced before the end of the war (268 by MIAG, 112 by MNH, 33 by MBA).

The Jagdpanther was classified by the Allies as a “Heavy Tank Destroyer,” making it extremely effective on the battlefield. However, the insufficient number of units produced limited its impact. It was first used in mid-1944 and played a key role in battles such as the Ardennes Offensive (December 1944), where it destroyed many Allied tanks.

Development and production:

The Jagdpanther was preceded by two attempts to mount the 8.8 cm gun as a self-propelled anti-tank weapon: Ferdinand and Nashorn. Ferdinand proved too heavy, while Nashorn was too lightly armored and underpowered.

The design of the heavy tank destroyer based on the 8.8 cm Pak 43 gun and the Panther tank chassis was ordered in late 1942. A full-size model by Daimler-Benz was presented to Hitler in October 1943. Prototypes built by MIAG appeared in October/November 1943. Production began in January 1944.

The Jagdpanther had a good power-to-weight ratio and a powerful main gun, allowing crews to destroy any type of Allied tank. Based on the proven Panther Ausf G chassis, the vehicle encountered few mechanical problems. It was operated by a five-man crew: a driver, a radio operator/machine gunner, a commander, a gunner, and a loader.

Variants:

There were two main variants of the Jagdpanther. The early G1 model from 1944 had a small welded mantlet for the main gun, a one-piece Pak 43/3 gun, a modified Panther A engine deck, and two vision ports for the driver. The Jagdpanther G2 used the Panther Ausf. G engine deck, a larger externally mounted gun mantlet, and a two-piece KwK 43/4 L/71 gun. Some late G1 models had “hybrid” features of the G2, such as the larger G2 mantlet, as design changes were introduced.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (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.