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Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 11:23 AM UTC
An update from MiniArt lists some of the details coming on the early Panzer III’s.
MiniArt has posted information sheets for the two new Panzer III variants coming. These releases will be the Ausf.B and Ausf.D, and will be the first plastic models of these variants produced. Both kits will include photo-etched details, clear parts, and multiple decal options. Also stated is the models will have workable chassis and workable track links. These two kits should prove to be very welcomed.

35162 – Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.B
35169 – Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D
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"Ausfuehrung" (version) is usually abbreviated "Ausf." There are 14 versions listed in Wikipedia, but there are variants within the variants (often having to do with very minor changes, and mostly around the main gun). While I am glad to see MiniArt releasing these variants, please understand that we're talking less than 100 total vehicles of all the A-D variants were produced, and only half (??) of those saw any action. The major difference is the running gear: the Pz. III E and afterwards went to the torsion bar suspension that most other German tanks employed, leaving behind the more complex leaf spring version used on the A-D.
FEB 12, 2014 - 03:46 AM
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf A thru N with no I so 14 marks not including variations within a mark such as the Tach Panzers. The N was the last major variant and was armed with the short 75mm as seen on the early Panzer IV. It was designed as the support tank for the Tiger I. Roy Roy
FEB 12, 2014 - 04:02 AM
Thanks for the facts about tanks :-) / Robin
FEB 12, 2014 - 04:11 AM
Has any kind of release date been mentioned anywhere?
FEB 12, 2014 - 11:34 AM
According to MiniArt's track record, around the middle of 2020...
FEB 13, 2014 - 03:22 AM
According to the representative at Nuremberg, the first version will come in April (don´t remember which one). They had a built kit and sprues displayed, so release is imminent. @Biggles2: Mini Arts record is not so bad, I think you mixed it up with AFV Club (and some Bronco announcements).
FEB 13, 2014 - 07:02 AM
Thanks Thomas. I'm going to have to rearrange the build schedule a bit and make sure I have a clear spot on the bench then.
FEB 14, 2014 - 04:01 AM
Interresting question... A.F.P. ... I´ve got no German abreviation in mind which would make sense... I guess it´s making the kit evaen more interresting... I hope some reviwer can tell us
FEB 14, 2014 - 06:50 AM
Well 13 really, as the L was just a renamed J ;o)
FEB 14, 2014 - 07:27 AM
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