During WWII, the German Army produced and operated the Marder III series, which was equipped with the Czech built obsolete 38(t) tank chassis, to combat the Soviet T-34 tanks. First version of Marder was armed with improved spoiled Soviet 7.62cm Pak36 anti-tank cannon which was replaced with German 7.5cm Pak40 gun on H version, and the last version, the Marder III M was put into production in May 1943. Unlike former types the M's cabin was transferred to the rear by mounting the engine in the middle, and a 7.5cm Pak40/3 was also employed. 942 M's were produced until the thoroughbred tank destroyer Hetzer assumed much of the Marder's role.
- The particular form of the Marder with its combat compartment placed to the rear has been recreated in superb detail.
- The 7.5cm Pak40/3 main gun, ammunition rack and radio equipment have been accurately reproduced.
- Characteristic sprockets and idlers have been replicated.
- Muffler cover comes as a photo-etched part.
- One figure and decals for 5 different markings for armor from various battlefronts are included.