Sd.Kfz.171 Panther A Late Production

1/35 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther A Late Production ~ Premium Edition

The Premium Edition Panther A Late Production kit benefits from common upgraded parts from the Premium Edition Panther D, and the latest Panther G Smart Kit. Components of the original Panther A (for example, the turret) have been completely revamped, and many new photo-etched parts are thrown into the mix.
Main Features:
Turret & Gun
- Newly updated turret
- Updated mantlet with authentic detail and cast texture
- Gun assembly recreated in detail (complete with breech)
- Multi-part commander's cupola with interior details and transparent periscope parts
- Commander's cupola molded in superb details by 8-direction slide mold
- Cupola hatches with interior details (can be positioned open/closed)
- One-piece plastic gun barrel
- Slide molded close-defense weapon is moveable and can be modeled open/close
- Slide molded multi-part muzzle brake

Upper Hull
- Clear parts for periscopes
- Finely detailed front light assembly
- Front ball-mount MG
- Multi-part jack is moveable
- Photo-etched spare track rack
- Photo-etched travel lock in extreme detail

Lower Hull
- Fully detailed slide-molded lower hull
- Idler arm can be modelled in different positions
- Track links for sprocket section have guide horns as separate pieces for maximum accuracy
- Magic tracks with slide-molded guide horn details
- Rear engine hatch can be modeled open/closed

Others
- Bonus metal side armor skirts
- Bonus metal gun barrel
- Bonus on-vehicle tools w/o clasps
- Photo-etched covers for rear stowage boxes
- Photo-etched engine deck grills
- Photo-etched on-vehicle tool brackets