Level 3 Model Kit of Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer "Late Version" Tank with 2 Scheme Options 1/35 plastic model kit by Airfix

Brand new plastic model kit of Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer "Late Version" Tank with 2 Scheme Options (Level 3) 1/35 plastic model kit by Airfix. Brand new box. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 100+ detailed parts. Does NOT include display stand. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Parts molded in Light Brown, unless otherwise indicated. Includes decals to design the tank in 2 different schemes. Dimensions approximately L-9.57, W-3.58 inches assembled. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Jagdpanzer 38(t), more commonly known as the Hetzer, was a German tank destroyer introduced in 1944 based on the chassis of the reliable Czech Panzer 38(t) light tank. Designed for mobility, low profile, and effective ambush tactics, the Hetzer was equipped with a potent 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun. Its compact and sloped armor design offered enhanced protection while keeping production costs lower than those of larger tank destroyers like the Jagdpanther or Elefant. The late version of the Hetzer saw improvements such as simplified components for easier mass production and subtle design changes like a revised gun mantlet and exhaust system. It was deployed extensively on the Eastern and Western Fronts during the final years of World War II, often in defensive roles. The Hetzer’s small size and maneuverability made it ideal for urban combat and surprise attacks, especially in forested or hilly terrain where its ambush tactics were most effective. Despite being introduced late in the war, the Hetzer quickly gained favor among German crews for its ease of use and mechanical reliability. It was used by Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS units, and even by foreign forces like Hungary and Czechoslovakia postwar. As a testament to its effectiveness, the design influenced postwar tank destroyer concepts and remained in use by some nations for years after WWII. This 1:35 scale model offers a historically accurate and highly detailed tribute to one of WWII’s most efficient tank hunters. With finely crafted features including textured armor, realistic gun mount, and precise late-war modifications, this replica is an essential addition for collectors and enthusiasts of German armor history.