The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) was a light tank manufactured in Czechoslovakia, and which continued in production after Germany annexed that nation. The final version of the Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) was the Ausf.G, which featured heavier armor up to 50mm thick on its frontal surfaces. Construction of the Ausf.G also utilized more welding, with a total of 321 tanks produced between October 1941 and June 1942. After this time production switched to hulls for self-propelled antitank guns. Most of these tanks served with the German army in Russia, though some also entered service with allies like Hungary, Rumania and Slovakia.
Dragon has launched a most impressive 1/35 scale kit of this Ausf.G variant. The most important feature is the inclusion of a full interior in both the fighting and engine compartments. The complete engine is fully detailed, accurately formed from multiple parts. Using advanced slide molds, the remarkable one-piece hull has full detail on both inner and outer surfaces. This kit is perfect for those modelers wishing to open the hatches or engine bay to display the amazing interior detail. This Dragon kit also provides a brand new upper hull and turret. Other parts (such as drive sprockets and suspension) that are common to the previously released Marder III Ausf.H kit have also been retooled or modified. Adding that extra touch of finesse is a large fret of photo-etched parts. The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.G is a stunning kit in its own right, but the full interior makes it irresistible!
Dragon has launched a most impressive 1/35 scale kit of this Ausf.G variant. The most important feature is the inclusion of a full interior in both the fighting and engine compartments. The complete engine is fully detailed, accurately formed from multiple parts. Using advanced slide molds, the remarkable one-piece hull has full detail on both inner and outer surfaces. This kit is perfect for those modelers wishing to open the hatches or engine bay to display the amazing interior detail. This Dragon kit also provides a brand new upper hull and turret. Other parts (such as drive sprockets and suspension) that are common to the previously released Marder III Ausf.H kit have also been retooled or modified. Adding that extra touch of finesse is a large fret of photo-etched parts. The Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.G is a stunning kit in its own right, but the full interior makes it irresistible!
Turret
-Newly designed slide-molded turret with correct bolt detail
-Nuts and bolts accurately molded in different shapes and sizes
-Turret frontal armor created from detailed research
-New rain-guard- photo-etched part
-Two types of detailed periscopes
-Commander's hatch with interior detail
-Cupola hatch with fine detail
-Cupola hinges correctly reproduced
-New one-piece slide-molded cupola with interior detail
-Fully equipped turret interior with gun assembly, basket and ammo case details
-Newly tooled turret traverse mechanism
3.7cm Gun & MG
-Newly tooled 3.7cm main gun with authentic detail
-Finely detailed main gun mount is beautifully
recreated with slide molds
-Main gun and MG can be moved up and down
-Detailed MG with slide-molded muzzle
-Newly tooled moveable MG ball mount
Upper Hull & Fender
-Newly tooled upper hull - slide mold
-Fenders improved to correctly represent natural sag with lateral slope
-Radio operator’s hatch can be modeled open/closed
-New vision ports with interior detail are realistically recreated
-Vision ports can be assembled open/closed
-Inspection hatch can be assembled open or closed
-Bolted front armor plates and glacis are finely reproduced
-Jack and jack block repositioned on fender
-New OVM arrangement on fenders
-Preforated storage box is well produced from separate parts
-Fine fender detail with wing nuts
Engine Deck & Rear
-Fully detailed engine deck is updated
-Newly tooled tow hook can be modeled in closed position
-Side opening access doors with slide-mold bolt details
-Fine bolt detail included around exhaust grill
-Exhaust grill reworked with great detail
-Engine exhibits delicated details with separate parts
-Tow hook can be assembled open/closed
-Rear panel has crisp details
-Exhaust pipe is slide molded with hollow end
Interior
-Fighting compartment with interior detail
-Finely detailed transmission system
-Includes driver’s controls
-Full detailed console with photo-etched driver's controls
-Radio set assembly in great detail
-Radio rack recreated - photo-etched parts
-Newly tooled fuel tank with detail
-Completely new ventilation fan
-Hull interior details such including transmission firewall and seats
-Engine compartment with full detail
-Rear compartment interior engine detail
Lower Hull & Suspension
-Newly tooled sprocket with improved detail
-Newly tooled suspension in full detail
-One-piece slide-molded lower hull for easy assembly
-Lower hull bottom with accurate details
-Lower hull frontal armor produced with updated detail
-Separate idler arms can be modeled in different positions
-Bogie mounting plates reproduced by slide molds
-Easy to build suspension assemblies can be modeled in realistic positions
-Ider wheels accruately reproduced
-Magic Track with casting number detail etched on every track link
-On-vehicle tools are finely reproduced
Others
-Cartograf decals offer various markings
