German Panzer Kampfwagen III Ausf.N - 1/48
Item #32543

Tamiya remains dedicated to adding more variety to the 1/48
Military Miniature Series and now proudly brings you the final
variant of the Panzer III, the Ausf.N. Line it up with the
previously released Ausf.L and Sturmgeschutz III variants for a
display of the Panzer III's development history.

About the Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf.N
The rugged Panzerkampfwagen III was used in all theaters by the
German army in WWII and was well-liked due to its reliability.
However, the size limitations of the tank's chassis meant that
armament upgrades were limited and its usefulness as a battle
tank diminished as the Allies produced more advanced and powerful

tanks. With this realization, the final variant of the
Pz.kpfw.III, the Ausf.N, was modified into an infantry support
tank armed with the short-barreled 75mm gun from the Pz.kpfw.IV,
which was being upgraded with more powerful guns. Beginning from
June 1942, 700 of these Ausf.N variants, also known as
Sturmpanzer III, were made and were often assigned to independent

Panzer Battalions to protect the heavier Tiger tanks. The 5mm
Schurzen armor skirt modifications were added from the spring of
1943.

About the Model

High quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit of the Pz.kpfw.III
Ausf.N.
All parts unique to the Ausf.N variant, including distinctive
Schurzen hull and turret armor skirts, are accurately reproduced.


Diecast chassis for added weight and realism.
Tank treads are assembly type, with the upper section featuring
realistic sag effect.
Comes with two sets of markings, including a tank from s.Pz.Abt.
501.

Suggested Paint Colors

TS-2 - Dark Green
TS-3 - Dark Yellow
X-10 - Gun Metal
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-60 - Dark Yellow
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown