Pz Kpfw III Ausf J/1 (L/60 Gun) Early Production

The Panzer III served during the Blitzkreig, through the North African desert and across the Russian Steppes during Barbarossa. The Ausf J in particular served in North Africa and the Eastern Front Upgunned with the 5.0cm KwK 38 L/42 (Ausf J) and later with the longer barrel 5.0cm KwK/39 L/60 gun (Ausf J/1) the Ausf J was effective against British Valentine and Grant tanks but not the Russian KV-1 or T-34. This kit depicts a J/1 with the L/60 gun in service in North Africa.

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