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Monday, August 22, 2016 - 11:48 AM UTC
The new Smart kit from Dragon is a Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf. H, and is expected for October this year.
In WWII a number of German command tanks containing long-range radios were created based on standard gun tanks, and one of these was the Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf.H. As its name denotes, it was based on the Ausf.H chassis, the first Panzer III version to be fitted with a 5cm KwK L/42 cannon. However, on the Pz.Bef.Wg. version no 5cm gun was fitted, with just a single MG34 for self-defense and a dummy gun to fool the enemy. A total of 145 such Ausf.H command tanks were produced from November 1940 till September 1941, plus an additional 30 from December 1941 to January 1942.

This new 1/35 SMART KIT of the Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H depicts a command tank fitted with its fixed turret and dummy gun. While it utilizes parts from recent Panzer III kits, it also features entirely unique components.
It has a brand new turret, and the upper hull is also new. Because the turret was fixed rather than rotating, the cutout is differently shaped to the round shape needed for the usual turret race. Installed on the engine deck is a characteristic large frame antenna for the long-range radio, and the vehicle looks most impressive when the turret-mounted telescopic antenna is shown extended.
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At least it's not another Panther or Tiger! But...
AUG 22, 2016 - 07:39 PM
I guess I'd better not open my big mouth...
AUG 22, 2016 - 10:37 PM
Just curious- What would you use in lieu of the "DS" Tracks? Any preference?
AUG 22, 2016 - 10:40 PM
I have multiple sets of Friuls in my stash, but also like the new Master Club metal ones (when you can get them).
AUG 22, 2016 - 10:54 PM
the german still fought their way.
AUG 23, 2016 - 02:35 AM
Naturally, I did an "E" model conversion last year........ G
AUG 23, 2016 - 02:41 AM
awesome..a PZ III interior.
AUG 23, 2016 - 03:02 AM
Finally, after all these years...
AUG 23, 2016 - 07:34 AM
I have multiple sets of Friuls in my stash, but also like the new Master Club metal ones (when you can get them).[/quote] Thanks, Bill!
AUG 23, 2016 - 03:28 PM
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