Product Review

Marder III was the name for a series of World War II German tank destroyers. They offered little protection to the crew, but added significant firepower compared to contemporary German tanks. They were in production from 1942 to 1944 and served on all fronts until the end of the war. Kit has multi-part frame, exterior with bolt and latch detail, optional hatches, open top fighting compartment with interior, separate on-vehicle tools and equipment, (shells and cases, smoke shell case, jack winch, gas mask case, radio equipment, gun cleaning rod, grouser box), optional folded seat, rear basket, drives compartment with interior, movable 7.5cm Pak40/3 main gun with detailed (gun shield, gun mechanism), 7.92 mm MG 37(t), detailed running gear (drive sprockets, idlers, road wheels, vinyl track lengths), includes (2 ) unassembled figures. Decals and color markings for (5) tanks: 7th Pz. Div., 42nd tank Destroyer Batten, Russia 1944; 19th Pz. Div., 19th Tank Destroyer Batten, Russia 1942; 15th Pz. Div., 33rd tank Destroyer Batten, North Africa 1942; 7th Pz. Div., 42nd Tank Destroyer Batten, Russia 1942 and 2nd Tank Destroyer Batten, Russia, Autumn 1942