Marder III Ausf M (Dragon)

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Wow,i was reading the last 2017 post here,....
Yes indeed...so many post here!!

That's why i start the next couple months some kit's here
MARDER SERIE :
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Marder III Ausf M was almost the same type as the Marder III Ausf H
The Marder III was produced in two variants – Ausf H and Ausf M. They were based on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t).

Compare it....

Specifications
Model: Ausf H Ausf M
Weight: 10800kg 10500kg
Crew: 4 men 4 men
Engine: Praga EPA/2 / 6-cylinder / 140hp Praga AC / 6-cylinder / 140hp
Speed: Road: 35km/h Road: 42km/h
Cross-Country: 24km/h
Range: Road: 240km Road: 185km

Fuel Capacity: 218 litres 218 litres
Lenght: 5.77m 4.95m
Width: 2.16m 2.15m
Height: 2.51m 2.48m
Armament: 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG37(t) 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG34
The Ausf H carried 38 rounds of ammunition, while Ausf M had only 27 rounds
From April 1943 to May 1944, BMM produced 975 Ausf M models.
The Ausf H (Heckmotor-rear engine) had the fighting compartment in a central forward location, while the fighting compartment of the Ausf M (Mitte-mid engine) was at the rear.

And now the kit : Dragon nr 6464,937 parts (562 in grey styrene, 240 “Magic Track” links, 118 etched brass, 16 clear styrene, 1 length twisted steel wire)

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I start with the inside of the tank...problem with the airbrush to paint the inside of the wheels.

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The Engine part...
 

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I have to say ,if you wanna build this tank in a jiffy...you gonna have a high bloodpresure.
I read the instruction of dragon from front to back.I even need some real photo's to figure it out what they mean...
But all came to a good end so far(better then my brother,he build the same tank!!)lol

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Hi I have to say I'm loving the interior also thanks for the info the Marder ii was a German tank I wasn't to familiar with.

Cavan
 
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Thx guys,well after hard work on the photo etch material is only the right interior side ready.
Wired for the first time the radio like a amateur.
But i like it,here some last paintjob
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Awins

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Very nice detail painting there. Looking forward to the finished model.
Enjoy your build.
 
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Tony

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Great looking vehicle and really impressed with your worn paint finish.
 
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Thank you Tony,but i didn't use any worn from AK or hairspray technique on this one.
I just chip it,that's all

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Hi Ian,how are you?
Today i try the PE sets for the tools on the tank(shovel,hammer ...etc)
Damn my eyes and the patient is lost...!!!

Strange..but i have to say : I'm a painter not a builder...
 
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