Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Hetzer (Early) Tank Destroyer "StuG.Abt 1708 France" (1944) German Army die cast model by Panzerstahl.
Limited edition.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes in plastic display showcase.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
Dimensions approximately L-2.5 (3.375 with cannon) W-1.375 H-1.25 inches.
Pad printed markings and placards that wont fade or peel like decals for long-lasting.
High-quality markings Include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The Sd.Kfz. 138/2 Jagdpanzer 38 "Hetzer" was a light tank destroyer used by the German Army during the latter part of World War II. The early production versions of this vehicle were designed with the aim of creating a more cost-effective and efficient armored fighting vehicle. The Hetzer featured a low profile which made it harder to detect on the battlefield and it was armed with the potent 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun providing excellent anti-tank capabilities. The early production models including those assigned to StuG.Abt 1708 a Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) battalion were among the first to see service in France in 1944. The vehicles compact design allowed it to be more maneuverable in the dense terrain of Normandy where it was first put into combat.In the summer of 1944 the Allied forces launched the Normandy Inva