Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Hetzer (Starr) Tank Destroyer "Prague" (1945) 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 Starr was a specialized variant of the Hetzer tank destroyer designed with a rigidly mounted 75mm PaK 39 L/48 gun to simplify production and reduce costs. Unlike the standard Hetzer the Starr version eliminated the gun recoil mechanism transferring the force directly to the chassis. This concept aimed to streamline manufacturing during Germanys final desperate months of World War II. However reliability issues with the rigid mounting system led to limited production with only a handful of these vehicles seeing combat before the war’s end.In May 1945 elements of Kampfgruppe Milowitz a German battle group operated these rare Hetzer variants in the defense of Prague Czechoslovakia. As Soviet and Czechoslovak resistance forces launched their final offensives the German forces attempted to hold str