Tamiya 1/48 German Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.L Tank (Sd.Kfz.141/1) Scaled Plastic Model Kit - Hobbies Direct

Capture a WWII Workhorse with the Panzer III Ausf.L Tank Model Kit, a Highly Detailed 1/48 Scale Tamiya Replica with Realistic Spaced Armour.

Key Features

• 1/48 Scale German Panzer III Ausf.L
• A key WWII German tank from 1942
• Features a die-cast lower hull for weight
• Decals for 3 units in Russia & North Africa
• A perfect project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Panzer III was a crucial German main battle tank during WWII, and the Ausf.L variant was a significant upgrade produced from mid-1942. It was armed with an improved, long-barrelled KwK50 L/60 cannon, giving it a better chance against the Soviet T-34. This was complemented by increased frontal armour and additional 20mm spaced armour on the gun mantlet, making the Ausf.L a formidable workhorse on the Eastern and North African fronts.

This 1/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a detailed replica that perfectly balances realism and ease of assembly. A standout feature is the die-cast metal lower hull, which provides authentic weight and a solid base for the model. The kit includes user-friendly assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections, realistically depicted spaced armour, and three marking options for tanks that served in Russia and Tunisia.

Features

• The die-cast lower hull provides realistic weight and stability

• Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections for easy assembly

• Spaced armour on the turret and hull front is realistically depicted

• Includes separate parts to depict early Ausf.L specific features

• The commander's hatch can be assembled in the open or closed position

• Paint Options:

  • sPzAbt 502, Russia

  • 10th Panzer Division, Tunisia

• Detailed L/60 long-barrelled main cannon

• Genuine Tamiya Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48

• Length: 128mm (5.04")

• Width: N/A

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: 3

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Die-Cast Lower Hull

• 1x Set Of Assembly-Type Tracks

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• ABS Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files