First To Fight 1/72 Pz Kpfw 38(t) Ausf B

German Light Tank

20mm Scale

New, sealed and unbuilt.

Ref No : FTF086

The Czech LT-38 was one of the most successful products of the pre-war Czech armaments industry. When the Germans took over in 1939 the Germans redesignated the vehicle Panzer 38(t). By 1941, having been initially issued to the 7th and 8th Panzer Divisions, the Pz Kpfw 38(t) represented nearly 25% of the total Wehrmacht tank strength. Mounting a Skoda 37mm A7 gun and a 7.92mm MG, the Panzer 38(t) was taken out of frontline service in 1942 by which time 1,168 had been produced.  The Chassis was subsequently used to mount various guns including the 15cm sIG Heavy Infantry Gun in the Grille, the 75cm Pak40 Anti Tank Gun in the Marder III and another 75mm Anti tank gun as the Hetzer.

The Ausf B appeared largely the same as the Ausf A externally with the Ausf A's battle aerial removed and the addition of smoke dischargers and the German Notek lighting system. The Germans used a crew of 4 adding a gun loader which reduced the interior capacity for ammunition. Ausf B initially served in France in 1940 and Greece in 1941 but were subsequently used on all fronts except North Africa.

Whether for wargaming or just building for display this brand new kit is a beauty. Not to be missed.

 

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