Tamiya Military Miniature Series
Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L (1/48)
The Tamiya 1/48 Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L kit accurately represents one of Germany’s most important medium tanks of WWII. The Panzer III was originally designed as the primary battle tank for the Wehrmacht, intended to engage enemy armour while the Panzer IV handled infantry support. By the time of the Ausf. L variant, the tank had evolved to meet the increasingly formidable Allied armour it faced on the Eastern Front and in North Africa.
The Ausf. L entered production in mid-1942 and was armed with the 50mm KwK 39 L/60 high-velocity gun, giving it improved anti-tank performance. Armour protection was increased with the addition of spaced armour plates on the gun mantlet and hull front, while retaining mobility thanks to its Maybach HL 120 TRM engine. These enhancements allowed the Panzer III to remain viable in combat against Soviet T-34s and KV-1s during critical stages of the war.
- 1/48 scale precision model of the Panzer III Ausf. L
- Highly detailed moulding with accurate surface textures
- Includes spaced armour plates for the mantlet and glacis
- Die-cast lower hull for added weight and realism
- Rotating turret and elevating main gun
- Optional accessories and three sets of markings for different units
This kit is ideal for recreating mid-war German armour scenes, whether on the steppes of Russia or in the deserts of North Africa, making it a versatile choice for historical diorama builders.
