Tamiya 1/35 German Anti-Tank Gun 5cm Pak 38

Description

First delivered to units in July 1940, the Pak 38 5cm was a successor to the 3.7cm Pak 36. It featured design upgrades such as a muzzle brake, aluminium alloy trail legs, and a gun shield composed of two sheets of 4mm plate; using Panzergranate 39 shells it defeated 61mm of 60-degree armour from 500 meters. First deployed in the Balkan theatre in Spring 1941, the Pak 38 saw action in areas from the Eastern Front to North Africa and 9,600 of this trusty weapon were manufactured up to 1943.

About the Model

• Length: 142mm 
• The Pak38 form is depicted in style
• Realistic renderings of sighting device, breech, gun barrel with muzzle brake, double armour plate gun shield, suspension and solid tyres
• An ergonomic suspension parts breakdown offers plenty of detail.
• Assemble the model in firing or towed state 
• Comes with commander, gunner and two other crew figures in realistic pose, plus shells, casings and other accessories

Photos of the Finished Model
1) Highlights of this detailed model include the sighting device, operator’s handles, cradle, and breech.
2) Separate parts are used for the twin curved armour plates, tyre tread and shovel-equipped lower shield.
3) Even partially hidden areas like the mount, cradle and trail leg connecting sections have a realistic finish.

1) Choose open or closed trail legs, and a towed or firing gun.
2) The towed gun has its auxiliary wheel on the trail legs, and the lower shield flipped up.
3) Why not pair this kit with our separately sold Hanomag model (Item 35020)?