Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf D Spec Edn

The Initial Panther
The Ausf.D was the debut variant of the famed German WWII tank Panther. It offered a complete performance package, with firepower from the imposing L/70 7.5cm gun, excellent protection afforded by its sloped armor, and maneuverability thanks to a roaring 700hp gasoline engine. Around 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September of 1943, and the first time it appeared on the battlefield was in the Battle of Kursk in July of that year. While it wasn't all smooth sailing, Panthers were still able to take out some 140 Soviet tanks from a range of up to 1,500 to 2,000 meters, all the while protected impeccably by their sloped plate. The Ausf.D was followed by improved Ausf.A and G variants, and while the Panther was unable to stop the tide from turning against Germany it nonetheless revolutionized German armored vehicle design, and remained on the front line until the end of hostilities.

About the Model

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 254mm, width: 101mm.
- A special release commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1/35 scale Military Miniature Series, it includes the Item 35345 Panther Ausf.D kit and dedicated detail-up parts sets Item 12664 Metal Gun Barrel Set, Item 12665 Separate Track Link Set and Item 12666 Photo-Etched Grille Set.
- The model captures the Ausf.D variant with superb accuracy thanks to intensive examination of the real thing.
- Detailed aluminum gun barrel.
- Unrivalled precision thanks to depictions of cast and plate surface textures.
- Intuitive design offers uncomplicated assembly without sacrificing detail.
- Realistic assembly type tracks.
- Comes with 2 figures and 3 marking options depicting tanks from the Battle of Kursk.
- Precision photo-etched parts give a detailed finish.


- Left: This fusion of the masterpiece Panther Ausf.D kit with dedicated detail-up parts promises a comprehensive build.

- Right: Includes a high-precision aluminum barrel, plus plastic parts to recreate breech, co-axial machine gun, etc.



- Left: Highly realistic link-type tracks are composed of separate main and center guide parts which require cementing.

- Right: Photo-etched parts use a soft type of metal to allow more precise recreation of the covers on the real tank.


Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/35 German Tank Panther Ausf.D Special Edition


Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint Tamiya Color Spray Paint TS-1 Red brown TS-2 Dark green TS-3 Dark yellow

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint LP-3 Flat black LP-4 Flat white LP-54 Dark iron LP-55 Dark yellow 2 LP-56 Dark green 2 LP-57 Red brown 2

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color XF-1 Flat black XF-2 Flat white XF-15 Flat flesh XF-19 Sky grey XF-56 Metallic grey XF-60 Dark yellow XF-61 Dark green XF-64 Red brown XF-65 Field grey XF-84 Dark iron XF-85 Rubber black


- Useful tools in the construction of your model
Item 74061 Non-Scratch Pliers
Item 74066 Diamond File (for Photo-Etched Parts)
Item 74068 Modeling Scissors (for Photo-Etched Parts)



- Precision cementing
Item 87091 Tamiya CA Cement (Gel Type)



- Make the details stand out!
Item 87131 Panel Line Accent Color (Black)
Item 87132 Panel Line Accent Color (Brown)
Item 87133 Panel Line Accent Color (Gray)
Item 87140 Panel Line Accent Color (Dark Brown)



- Adding realistic weathering effects to your model
Tamiya Weathering Master & Stick



- Present your model as it deserves to be displayed
Item 73007 Display Case F