The Original:
Name SdKfz 141/1 Panzerkampfwagen III Ausfuehrung L
Type Medium Battletank Built by Henschel, Wegmann, Alkett, MNH, MIAG, Daimler-Benz, MAN
Crew 5 Men Length 6.28 m
Capacity 265 PS Width 2.95 m
Weight 21.5 t Height 2.50 m
Speed 40 km/h
Maximum Armor Front Side Rear Top
Turret 57 mm 30 mm 30 mm 10 mm
Hull 50 + 20 mm 30 mm 50 mm 18 mm
Armament 1 x 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 (92 Rounds)
2 x 7.92 mm MG 34 (4,950 Rounds)
Numbers Built 653 von June to December 1942
Remarks Compared to the Panzer III Ausf. J the following changes were made:

- 20 mm spaced armor added to the fronts of turret and upper hull
- redesigned engine louvers
- some vision ports were deleted
Manufacturer: Tamiya 35312
Detail Sets: Aber 35038 - Photo etched parts
Modelkasten SK-18 - Tracks
Jordi Rubio TG-03 - Barrel

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Details:

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The Model:

Depicted is a Panzer III L of the 3. SS Panzerdivision "Totenkopf" ["Death's-head"] during the fights at Demjansk, Russia, in early autumn 1942.