A Beautiful Panzer III (2 Viewers)

[tmanthegreat]

I recently received the new Panzer III Ausf. M model from First Legion and it is a gem! The model is a new tooling and there are few obvious errors that I can find. The paint work and weathering are exceptional and a step above the competition. I like the inclusion of the schurzen panels, though they have a rather tight fit, making them tricky to attach. While the market is definitely saturated with various 1/30 scale Panzer IIIs at the moment, the First Legion Panzer III Ausf. M was different enough to warrant the purchase and I’m very happy I got it.

Here’s some pics of my very compact display with the tank:

 

[Panzer ace]

Who makes the figure with the binoculars in the commander’s hatch?

 

[tmanthegreat]

Who makes the figure with the binoculars in the commander’s hatch?

Panzer Ace, the tank commander is an older War Park figure - KU024 Groß deutschland Tank Crew Member - that was released in 2019 as part of their Battle of Kursk series. It’s a really useful figure that I wish I’d gotten a couple more of back then.

 

[Panzer ace]

Panzer Ace, the tank commander is an older War Park figure - KU024 Groß deutschland Tank Crew Member - that was released in 2019 as part of their Battle of Kursk series. It’s a really useful figure that I wish I’d gotten a couple more of back then.

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Thank you for the response!!!

 

[Mike97]

Oh snap, that sure is a beauty. I was ‘on the fence’ about it, may have to jump in.

And as always, a GREAT display

 

[WesternOutlaw]

What an awesome tank! Perfect setting.

 

[MLH13]

Awesome dio, Tman and love the photography.

Mark

 

[tmanthegreat]

Thank you everyone for the kind compliments on my display with the new FL Panzer III

The tank is really a great model! Of the few models I’ve had come in at all about the same time this month, this Panzer III was definitely one of my favorites. Aside from a few goofs, First Legion has been on a roll with their latest armor releases.

 

[fmethorst]

Nice display. These new Kursk tanks look excellent.

For those interested here is org chart for the 6.Panzerdivision panzer regiment



The upcoming Pz.III N looks great too.

 

[Mike97]

Great info and thanks for the preview, the next panzer III looks sweet too

 

[tmanthegreat]

I’m really tempted to get that upcoming Panzer III Ausf. N. While I’ve got a couple of the War Park models already, the upcoming FL model just looks amazing

 

[Mastercom10]

Nice display. These new Kursk tanks look excellent.

For those interested here is org chart for the 6.Panzerdivision panzer regiment



The upcoming Pz.III N looks great too.

Hello fmethorst,

Is it possible to know the name of the book which contains these organisation charts of Panzer Division at Kursk ?.
Thanks .....

 

[fmethorst]

Hello fmethorst,

Is it possible to know the name of the book which contains these organisation charts of Panzer Division at Kursk ?.
Thanks .....

I originally ordered the printed books but they were discontinued as he had countless problems with publishers. He then released the books as public domain PDFs available here.

http://niehorster.org/011_germany/books_gwwii/index_vols.htm

 

[rschofer]

Nice display. These new Kursk tanks look excellent.

For those interested here is org chart for the 6.Panzerdivision panzer regiment



The upcoming Pz.III N looks great too.

Isn’t the spaced armour on the gun mantlet incorrect though?
I don’t think any of the N variants were produced with it.
And I can’t find any photos that show otherwise.

 

[fmethorst]

Isn’t the spaced armour on the gun mantlet incorrect though?
I don’t think any of the N variants were produced with it.
And I can’t find any photos that show otherwise.

Hmm, fair comment. Neither can I.

I appreciate that manufacturers sometimes economize on components, other times it's simply a miss. Long ago, I've accepted a degree of inaccuracy. Each collector can let their dollars do the talking.