Dragon 6164 Sd.Kfz. 171 PANTHER Ausf. D 1/35

Dragon 6164 Sd.Kfz. 171 PANTHER Ausf. D (1/35)

The Dragon 6164 Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf. D 1:35 scale plastic model kit is an advanced set designed for demanding modelers and military history enthusiasts. The model represents the first version of the legendary German Panther medium tank, which entered service during World War II, specifically during the pivotal Battle of Kursk in 1943. The Panther Ausf. D tanks were designed to counter the Soviet T-34 and quickly became some of the most recognizable vehicles of the German Panzerwaffe.

The Ausf. D version was produced from early 1943 and used on both the Eastern and Western fronts until the end of the war. This version is characterized by slight changes to the turret construction, the front hull, and is equipped with the famous 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 gun. The Dragon 6164 model faithfully reproduces the details of the historical vehicle with attention to every detail.

• Scale: 1/35 – perfect for building realistic dioramas and displays alongside other World War II vehicles.
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich).
• Period of use: World War II, debuted in 1943, widely used until 1945.
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene), ensuring detail and durability of the parts.
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• The kit does not include glue or paint, allowing the modeler to choose accessories and finishing according to their own preferences.
• High-quality details, including replicated weld seams, armor texture, individually cast road wheels, photo-etched details, and thin plastic parts imitating shields and equipment elements.
• Option to build with open or closed hatches, optional equipment characteristic of 1943 front-line vehicles, including pioneering tools and ammunition crates.
• Exceptional casting quality typical of Dragon models – also recommended for collectors of German armored vehicles.

The Dragon 6164 Panther Ausf. D model is recommended for experienced modelers and collectors of historic armored vehicles. The set's difficulty level is rated at 4/5 due to the number of small parts and the need for precise assembly, especially in the segment of tracks and photo-etched elements. This is an excellent choice for military enthusiasts who value historical authenticity and want to recreate the legendary Kursk tank at the highest possible level of detail.