Tamiya 32597 German Tank Panther Ausf. D 1/48 – Plastic model tank kit

Discover a model of one of the most iconic tanks of World War II with the Tamiya 32597 German Tank Panther Ausf. D in 1/48 scale kit. This plastic model kit allows you to faithfully recreate the German Panther in its first production version – Ausführung D, introduced into service in 1943. The detail and historical authenticity make it an excellent choice for both advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts.

• Scale: 1/48 – provides the perfect balance between detail and display potential in a collection.
• Model dimensions: length 186 mm, width 73 mm.
• Country of use: Nazi Germany – Wehrmacht.
• Historical period: World War II. The tank debuted during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943 – one of the largest tank battles in history.
• Historical overview: The Panther Ausf. D was designed in response to the Soviet T-34 and KV tanks. It provided excellent performance, combining highly sloped armor, modern ballistics, and fast speed thanks to its 700 HP engine. These tanks were used on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, earning a reputation as some of the best armored vehicles of WWII.
• Material: the model is made from high-quality plastic. The kit includes parts that allow you to recreate the authentic texture of cast armor and sharply defined weld seams.
• The set includes a commander’s torso figure and decals enabling two painting options from the Battle of Kursk.
• Category: Plastic model kit (this is not a ready-to-play model; assembly and painting are required).
• Additional features: One-piece straight track sections greatly facilitate and streamline assembly, and the details of the hull front and turret have been faithfully reproduced based on archival photos and plans.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – dedicated to modellers with intermediate experience.

We recommend this model both to military enthusiasts building World War II equipment collections and to modelers seeking a challenge in terms of detail and quality. The precision of the build and the vehicle’s history make the Tamiya 32597 German Tank Panther Ausf. D in 1/48 scale a must-have for any WWII tank model collection.