Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L - 1/48

Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L

1/48 scale plastic Model Kit of the german Wehrmacht Pz.Kpfw. III Ausfuehrung L - Sd.Kfz. 141/1.

About the model:
- 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: 128mm
- Hull-mounted equipment depicted through a combination of molded and separate parts, realizing the perfect marriage of convenience and realism!
- Spaced armor on turret and hull front is realistically depicted
- Includes separate parts to depict hull-side escape hatches and shot deflector below the gun mantlet, features that were dropped from later versions of the Ausf.L
- Commander's hatch may be built open or closed. Use with separately available figure for increased display options
- Tank treads are assembly type, with straight upper and lower treads made of single piece for easy assembly
- Die-cast lower hull for extra weight and enhanced realism
- Choice of 3 sets of markings

History:
The Ausf. L version of the German main battle tank Pz.Kpfw. III was produced from July 1942, and possessed basic structure and performance specifications similar to previous versions. Armament consisted of an improved, long barreled Kwk50 L/60 tank gun, which was effective against Russian T34 tanks up to a range of 600m, plus two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns. Front armor thickness was increased to 57mm, and 20mm thick spaced armor was added to the gun mantlet as well. The suspension system was strengthened to cope with the 200kg of added weight. In total 635 Ausf. L's were produced by the end of 1942, most seeing active service on the Eastern and North African Fronts.