Pz Kpfw III Ausf J (L/42 Gun) Winterketten Early Production

The Panzer III served during the Blitzkreig, in North Africa and across the Russian Steppes during Barbarossa. The Ausf J in particular served in North Africa and the Eastern Front Upgunned with the 5.0cm KwK 38 L/42 (Ausf J) and later with the longer barrel 5.0cm KwK/39 L/60 gun (Ausf J/1) the Ausf J was effective against British Valentine and Grant tanks but not the Russian KV-1 or T-34. This kit depicts a J with the L/42 gun and wider winter tracks to spread the tank's weight better on snow.

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