BuildArmy WW2 German Panther Ausf.D tank (939 pcs)

Immerse yourself in a challenging build with our Panther tank model, a kit that will not only test your skills but also reward you with incredible detail and historical accuracy. This 940-piece kit recreates the iconic Panther tank in 1:33 scale, meticulously capturing every aspect, from the distinctive sloping armor to the protective side skirts that contributed to its strength on the battlefield.

Measuring 20cm long, 9.6cm wide and 8.8cm high, this model showcases the Panther's advanced design, including its sophisticated turret with various slopes - a rewarding task for any advanced builder. The kit includes a user-friendly modular design that allows parts of the hull to be opened up to reveal a simple but detailed representation of the interior, including the seats, transmission and engine.

This kit is for those who love a building challenge. The intricate assembly of the turret combined with the overall complexity of the model makes it a perfect choice for experienced builders or those looking to expand their building experience.

This kit faithfully reproduces the Panther Ausf.D, which was the first Panther produced (interestingly, the Ausf. A was the second model). It is characterized by the absence of a hull machine gun and the cylindrical commander's cupola.


A brief history of the Panther tank

The Panther tank, designated Sd.Kfz. 171, is a German medium tank developed during the Second World War to combat the Soviet T-34 on the Eastern Front. After studies on captured T-34s, the first prototype was built in September 1942. Despite numerous unresolved technical problems, it was sent into battle in the summer of 1943 at the Battle of Kursk. Subsequently, the Panther became the most controversial tank: while considered by some to be one of the best tanks of the Second World War due to its outstanding firepower and armor, others considered it over-engineered and unreliable due to its mechanical problems.

The Panther had essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol engine as the Tiger I and had a very good power-to-weight ratio and therefore better mobility. Its 7.5 mm Kw.K 42 L/70 long-barrel gun was capable of penetrating the armor of most Allied tanks at long range. Although the Panther did not have the 100 mm thick frontal armor of the Tiger, the sloping 80 mm armor provided more effective protection. Despite its effectiveness, the Panther was expensive to produce and the German army struggled to produce enough tanks to keep up with the demands of the war. In addition, the Panther was difficult to maintain and required a significant amount of resources to keep it in service. Interestingly, the naming of the Panther production variants did not follow the alphabetical order: the first variant is Ausf. D, which was followed by the "A" and "G" variants. A total of around 6,000 units were produced.

Technical data:

• Building difficulty: 8/10
• Estimated construction time for players with average experience: 3 hours.
• Number of building blocks: 933 plus additional spare building blocks.
• Scale 1:33 for minifigures.
• Dimensions: 20x11x8.6 cm (without the barrel).
• Detailed interior construction
• Elevation of the barrel
• Suspension
• Includes instruction booklet.
• Packaging: Box

Choking Hazards. Small Parts
Not for children under 3 years