1:35 ICM 35360 Bergepanther with Pz.Kpfw.IV Turret WWII - German Armoured Command Vehicle Plastic Model kit

Bring a fascinating chapter of German armoured vehicle history to life with the ICM 35360 Bergepanther with Pz.Kpfw.IV Turret WWII in 1:35 scale. This detailed plastic model kit allows you to build an authentic replica of one of the most unusual vehicle conversions of the Second World War. The original Bergepanther, officially designated Sd.Kfz. 179, was an armoured recovery vehicle based on the chassis of the well-known Pz.Kpfw.V Panther. In an unusual field modification carried out by Schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653, a turret from a Pz.Kpfw.IV was mounted on a Bergepanther chassis, creating a distinctive armoured command vehicle. According to some historical researchers, the turret was fixed in position and fitted with a dummy gun. This allowed the space inside the hull to be used for additional radio equipment and military map work. It is believed that only one vehicle received this modification. The vehicle saw service during the spring of 1944 in the area around Ternopil, in present-day Ukraine.

The ICM 35360 contains an impressive 423 plastic components, allowing you to recreate this unusual field conversion in considerable detail. The completed model measures approximately 21.5 cm in length and 12.1 cm in height, perfectly capturing the robust construction of the Panther chassis and the distinctive Pz.Kpfw.IV turret. The kit was developed using historical photographs and offers a convincing representation of this remarkable vehicle. Its detailed running gear with individual track links, armoured hull construction and recognisable turret provide plenty of opportunities for a realistic finish. The included decal sheet reproduces the markings of Schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653, allowing you to give the model a historically appropriate appearance. Thanks to its unusual combination of components from two different German armoured vehicles, this kit makes an appealing project for enthusiasts of rare military vehicles and unconventional field modifications. With carefully applied paint, subtle damage and realistic weathering effects, the completed Bergepanther can also become an impressive centrepiece for an Eastern Front diorama set in 1944.

Features:
– ICM 35360 Bergepanther with Pz.Kpfw.IV Turret WWII
– Detailed plastic model kit in 1:35 scale
– Contains 423 plastic components
– Based on a rare German field conversion from 1944
– Panther chassis fitted with a Pz.Kpfw.IV turret
– Historically used as an armoured command vehicle
– Represents Schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653
– Model developed using historical photographs
– Detailed running gear with individual track links
– Completed model approximately 21.5 cm long and 12.1 cm high
– Includes decals with historical unit markings
– Ideal for military modelling and Eastern Front dioramas

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