Tamiya Marder III w/Ger. Tank Maintenance Crew #89751  [89751]

About the Sd.Kfz.139 Marder III

During their invasion of Russia in 1941, the German army discovered that their tanks had been inferior to the Russian T34. While brand new tanks were developed and existing tanks had been upgraded as a countermeasure, interim solutions were delivered into action. One of these brilliant ended up being the Sd.Kfz.139 Marder III, which was a captured Russian 76.2mm industry weapon which was modified and mounted onto a Panzer 38(t) framework. These tank destroyers saw action on all battlefronts and provided reliable solution until the conclusion of this war.

About the Marder III Crew

The team associated with the Marder III consisted of 4 members, a Driver, a broadcast Operator, a Commanding Officer, and a Gunner. In times of battle, the Commanding Officer while watching the battle, additionally filled in as a loader. In addition, it had been also the responsibility for the crewmen to undertake their own repairs and upkeep on the automobile.

In regards to the Model

• Limited edition 1/35 scale construction kit group of the German Tank Destroyer Marder III and upkeep team numbers.
• Highly-detailed Marder III model features the full inside with weapon mount and ammunition racks.
• Maintenance crew set contains 4 numbers in practical poses.
• Figure parts made by ICM.
• Perfect as a tiny diorama or alongside German vehicles as part of a larger scene.