{"product_id":"72093-aber-72a09-oslony-boczne-do-pzkpfw-iii-side-skirts-for-pzkpfw-iii-172","title":"Aber 72A09 Side skirts for PzKpfw III 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAber 72A09 Osłony boczne do PzKpfw III \/ Side skirts for PzKpfw III 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAber 72A09\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality set of photo-etched side skirts (Schürzen) designed for \u003cstrong\u003ePzKpfw III\u003c\/strong\u003e tank models in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. This product is dedicated to modelers looking for detailed and realistic accessories for dioramas and collectible armored vehicle models from World War II. The set has been precisely crafted from thin brass sheet, allowing for a faithful reproduction of the historical original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe medium tank \u003cstrong\u003ePanzerkampfwagen III\u003c\/strong\u003e (PzKpfw III), produced in Germany between 1937 and 1943, was the main armored vehicle of the Wehrmacht during the early period of World War II. Side skirts, known as Schürzen, were introduced as additional protection against shaped charge munitions and anti-tank rounds, especially from 1943 onwards. The skirts were mounted during campaigns on the Eastern and Italian fronts, significantly improving crew survivability during engagements with Soviet and Allied anti-tank units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSet contents and materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched side skirts and mounting details, made of brass sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed assembly instructions to facilitate correct attachment to the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale – suitable for all PzKpfw III models in this scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCountry of use, historical period\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe PzKpfw III was used by \u003cstrong\u003eNazi Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e during World War II (1939–1945), and the side skirts became standard equipment on later versions of the vehicle, especially from 1943 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIntended use and application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: photo-etched model accessory set\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value detail authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLevel of difficulty: 3\/5 – requires precision when cutting out and attaching parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Aber 72A09?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBy choosing the \u003cstrong\u003eAber 72A09\u003c\/strong\u003e set, you get some of the most realistic side skirts for the PzKpfw III available on the market. The product allows you to build a diorama or model representing the vehicle in late-war configurations, in accordance with German armor protection standards from 1943–1945. We recommend it to all modelers who care about historical accuracy and the highest level of craftsmanship in their models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723852992846,"sku":"AB72A09","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/d818c1fa543f61d51ae54dff6017808a.jpg?v=1755570693","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/72093-aber-72a09-oslony-boczne-do-pzkpfw-iii-side-skirts-for-pzkpfw-iii-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}