Panzer III M

Pz.Kpfw. III 5cm long. Attention: damaged model for restoration (see pictures). All existing loose parts included. Completeness NOT checked. Missing parts. Hobbyist piece to save!!! Single piece. The model is made of mixed materials (mainly resin, metal, plastic) and has the following features:
- Gun barrel raises/lowers
- Extremely high quality painting and ageing
Handcrafted vehicle from First Legion Ltd, original price 469 ?. With original box. Panzer III Ausf.M - 6th Company, 11th Armoured Regiment, 6th Armoured Division - Kursk 1943.
We are pleased to present the first vehicle in our new Battle of Kursk series, KUR001 German Panzer III M of the 6th Panzer Division. During the Battle of Kursk in July 1943, the Panzer III M, a variant of the Panzer III of the 6th Panzer Division, played an important role in the fierce fighting between German and Soviet troops. Equipped with a more powerful 50 mm gun than earlier versions, the Panzer III M was used in attempts to break through the Soviet defences during the German offensive. Despite its improved armament, the Panzer III M faced considerable difficulties due to increasingly effective Soviet defences, including anti-tank weapons and the formidable T-34 tanks. The battle of Kursk highlighted the evolution of armoured warfare and the need for continuous adaptation of tank design and tactics.
The model is made of various materials (resin, metal, plastic, brass, photo-etched parts, etc...) and has the following features
- Opening and closing commander's hatch
- Fully rotating gun turret
- Hull and turret steel skirts that are fully configurable - use some or all, the choice is yours!
- Extremely realistic weathering and superb sculpting and painting