Panther Ausf.F base turret Tamiya
GAS48037
GAS48037

1/48th scale Tamiya-based Panther Ausf.F turret conversion kit
Base model: Tamiya 32520
Kit contains:
- Resin parts
- Machined brass barrel
- Brass rods
- Assembly instructions with parts list and color photos: Download instructions
History of the Tamiya-based Panther Ausf.F turret
At the end of the war, the successor to the Panther Ausf.G was being designed by Daimler Benz. This new tank, called the Panther Ausf. F was improved with a new, smaller turret to reduce the frontal impact area. The most innovative feature of this turret (Schmalturm) was its revolutionary stereoscopic sighting equipment.
The turret was fitted with a 75mm Kwk.42/1 gun and a conical shield, but the final version was to be fitted with a 20mm gun. Given the Allies' air superiority, the turret's roof was also upgraded, with armor increased from 16mm to 25mm.
The interior layout was redesigned so that the tank could be converted into a command tank without modifying the armament.