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Dragon is preparing a 1/72 German Panther Ausf. A late model. It comes with several new parts and will be available in November.

While it’s the impressive Tiger tank that usually attracts the most awe, it was the Sd.Kfz.171 Panther that in the long run was a more important tank to Germany during WWII. This 45-tonne medium tank represented a good balance of well-sloped armour protection, lethal firepower and able cross-country mobility, the design being inspired by the highly successful Russian T-34. The second main production variant of the Panther – the Ausf.A – appeared in August 1943, and its manufacture continued up till mid-1944 before being superseded by the ultimate Ausf.G. Some 2,192 Ausf.A Panthers were produced.

Now comes the Late-Production to the Dragon 1/72 Panther family. This new tank features many new parts: the turret, associated mantlet and commander cupola are all new.
It also includes the characteristic ball mount hull machine gun mount in the glacis plate. The exhaust pipes are also new.
The upper hull is made as a single piece thanks to the slide molds used. The lower hull tub has been formed the same way, thus ensuring a stable foundation for the rest of the build. All the appropriate characteristics of this Ausf.A Late-Production variant are present, and DS tracks are provided too.