PANTHER F, BERLIN 1945

Dragon 1/72 Armor (by Dragon Models) – This line features static pre-assembled, pre-painted models made of both diecast and plastic. Each item is fully detailed and historically accurate. Dragon 1:72 Diecast models are;
1. True to scale: Wheels, tracks, engines, hull accoutrements ... Dragon Armor are 100% true-to-scale -- these don't look like "model tanks", these look like TANKS!
2. Authentically detailed: Dragon Armor tanks are carefully researched for maximum authenticity in detailing ... color, camouflage, unit markings, and all the other little things which mark the difference between an authentic scale model and a "toy". Dragon Armor looks REAL!
3. Fully assembled: Each Dragon Armor tank comes fully-assembled and ready for display ... no glue, no paint, no worry about mistakes. An instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box!
4. Diecast Metal: This series is almost completely all METAL! Plastic is fine, but NOTHING re-creates the authentic appearance of real armor like METAL! Each Dragon Armor tank is made from high-quality DIE-CAST METAL ... giving the proper weight and surface finish of the REAL THING -- and each with its own protective DISPLAY CASE!

Scale:  1:72
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Item Number:  DRR60043                                                                                                                                                        Price:  $14.95

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 Specs:    This model successfully reconstructs the unfinished Panther Ausf F according to its original design!
- die cast chassis and hull are mounted with an accurate plastic Schmalturm turret
- includes two special metallic cables
- detailed camouflage and markings
- weathered track links

About the Panther Ausf. F:
Among all variants of the Panther Tank, the Panther Ausf F is certainly the most rare and mysterious.
Design work on the Panther II, or Ausf. F, began in February 1943. The main aim was to secure maximum interchangeability of parts with the Tiger II heavy tank in order to ease manufacturing. The Panther II had a hull similar to the Tiger, although with increased side armour, and also shared identical wheels, track, suspension and brakes. The major change was a new, narrow turret, sometimes called the Panzerturm Schmal (Schmalturm turret). Compared to the original, this turret was lighter, had a reduced frontage, could take a larger gun, and was quicker to build. It also fitted the same turret ring and had thicker armor. It included a stereoscopic rangefinder and gyrostabiliser and could fit the L/70, L/100 guns or even the same 88mm gun as the Tiger II. An upgraded engine was also included. The failing economic situation in Germany at the end of the war halted Panther II production at the prototype stage.

The Panther was of major significance in the evolution of the tank. Early postwar tanks such as the Leopard 1 show its influence.