Tamiya has released German Panther Ausf.G w/ steel-rimme WWII in 1/35 Scale Models assembly kit under Tanks Military Series category
Towards German Panther Type G Steel Wheel Version due to its many higher level and revolutionary features, the whole planet War II German Panzerkampfwagen V, referred to as "Panther" tank, remains considered by many ordnance professionals as a weaponry masterpiece. The growth from the Panther came into being due to the successes created by the Russian T-34, including become a vital risk on German forces through the mid some the conflict. Mass manufacturing concerning the Panther started through the springtime of 1943, using its advanced level mechanics and effective Type 42 L70, 70mm primary gun, the Panther tank demonstrated its solid power during front line action right after its introduction. A couple of improvements was indeed suggested following its initial employment, causing the Panther Type G, which begun to are located in springtime 1944. Major improvements included additional side armor slope views and simplified construction refinements for mass production. The powerplant for the Type G Panther had been a Maybach HL230-P30, V-12 cylinder, watercooled motor producing 700 horsepower. To be able to further enhance effectiveness and make up the not enough raw materials, a small amount of trial manufacturing Panthers had been installed with steelwheels for assessment pruposes. They were steel rimmed tires changing the original synthetic rims, and was insulated from hubs by two rubber rings clamped between disc-shaped pressings. The steel-wheeled Panther Type G's was indeed very seldom seen during combat.
