You are bidding on 6 individually packed in blistercard models set (X figure not included) from CAN.DO CAN20096 Panzer III Series POCKET ARMY by DRAGON;
The Panzer III was the backbone of the German Panzer Korps in the early stages of WWII. Over time they developed many variations. This Panzer III series features seven different variations of action tanks that the Germans used in WWII.
ABOUT THE SERIES
1/144 scale.
This series consist of seven models:
20096-A (12%): Pz. III Ausf. E (10.PzDiv. "Blitzkrieg", 1940)
20096-B (21%): Pz. III Ausf. F (3.PzDiv. France, May 1940)
20096-C (21%): Pz. III Ausf. G (PzRgt 5, 5.le-Div., North Africa, May-June 1941)
20096-D (12%): Pz.Bef.Wg. III Ausf. H (6.PzDiv., Russia 1943)
20096-E (12%): Pz.Beob.Wg. III Ausf. H (PzGrenDiv. "Groβdeutschland" Russia 1943)
20096-F (18%): Pz. III Ausf. M (3.SS-PzGrenDiv., "Totenkopf", Kursk 1943)
20096-X (4%): Tauch Pz. III Ausf. H (4.PzDiv., Russia 1941) --- SPECIAL , VERY RARE, NOT INCLUDED
**Not all items are produced in the same quantities. The percentages above represent the approximate master case ratio**
Models are available separately at my store (please log in at the address that could be found on the picture) but buying a set you will save and guarantied to get all regular models from the set. In addition combine shipment provide an additional savings on S&H.
About the Line
Can.Do 1/144 and 1/35 Pocket Army (by Dragon Models)
This line includes extremely detailed static military miniatures in both 1/35 and 1/144 scale. These items are sold pre-painted, pre-assembled and ready to go right out of the box. They include realistic camouflage patterns and weathering! Titles include tanks, aircraft, ships and figures.
- MAIN FEATURES:
- Collectible miniatures; Stunning detail on your fingertip; Accurate camouflage patterns; Realistic weathering; Historically accurate; Static preassembled models; Limited release; Made of high quality plastic; Each comes with an acrylic display case with a base that imitated ground
To see individual pictures please log in at my store (address on the picture) choose Categories>Scale>1:144>page with a model of your choice.
It is a great way to start or supplement your militaria collection. Inexpensive, very small but yet very detailed model with terrific paint job. It is difficult to believe that such small models could be as good as they are.
ABOUT THE TANK
In 1935 Germans started to develop two types of tanks one with a high velocity gun designed to defeat enemy tanks and other with a high caliber gun able to fire destructive HE shell to destroy enemy artillery and infantry. The PzKpfw III (Tank III) was designed for the first type. First major production versions (Ausf.) E and F were accepted in 1939 with Pz.III was planned as a basic of the armored divisions. First versions were equipped with 37mm gun, which was updated to 50mm, some E and Ausf. H, which still be unsatisfactory because its low velocity. Ausf. H also introduced additional armor bolted to the hull and turrets and wider tracks to carry additional weight and a new gearbox. 98 took part in the invasion of Poland and 350 in the battle of France in May 1940. By 1941 there were some 1500 Pz III, which performed well on early stage of invasion in Russia. Although by late 1941 they encounter newest Russian T 34 medium and KV I heavy tanks it then become clear that both these tanks were impervious. The Ausf. J was longer and had better protection and was designed to be easier to produce, some 2700 were built. The ausf M was a further development and some 2600 were made. It had 75 mm low velocity gun and was widely to as support to heavy tank battalions (sPzAbt) to provide HE support.
The Pz III had a crew of 5, armed with 50mm gun and one 7.92 MG34 machine-gun mounted in hull; armor 1.18-3.54; weight 19.4 t. (42,796lb); had Maybach HL 120TRM engine with 300hp at 3,000rpm; road speed 25mph (40km/h) with cross country speed at 11mph. (DATA for Ausf E).
The tank looks very similar to Pz IV, which originally was designed as an infantry support tank, you can immediately recognize two by counting road wheels. Pz III had 6 while larger Pz IV had 8.
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**Age over 14 collectable item.
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