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1/35 WW.II German M10 Panther (Camouflaged Tank) Operation Greif 1944 with Magic Track
Description
This is an injection-plastic military vehicle model kit.
Operation Grief is the false-flag operation that took place during the Battle of the Bulge, the last counter-offensive operation of the German Army that began on December 16, 1944, at the end of World War II. It was aimed at a rearward disturbance of the Allied Forces by a German soldier wearing an American soldier's uniform driving a captured Jeep. The Panther M10 tank destroyer, which disguised the Panther tank as an American M10 tank destroyer, was used in that operation. The base vehicle was the Panther G type with its turret cupola removed; a camouflage panel made of iron plate was attached around the turret and hull. A white star mark was added to the olive drab color of the American Army. Five to ten of these camouflaged tanks were said to have been made; they were deployed to the 150th Armored Division under the command of Otto Scorzeny, who devised and participated in the operation. The results were unfortunately not what the Germans had been hoping for, but American troops who captured this tank were surprised nonetheless.
This model kit from Dragon reproduces the modified Panther G with its turret removed and camouflage panels attached to the sides. The Panther's distinctive staggered wheels are reproduced in detail on the undercarriage; Magic Tracks are included for realism. Decals for the 150th Armored Division, and the white star mark, are included as well. Order yours today!
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[Size]: Approximately 19cm long when completed
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[Includes]: Decals
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.