Development of the Panzer III began in the mid-1930s with the aim to make it the backbone of the armoured battalions of the Wehrmacht, alongside a smaller number of heavier tanks (Panzer IV). Initially armed with a 37mm cannon, the Panzer III moved rapidly to a 50mm cannon &, in the upgraded versions (Ausf M & L), to the 75/24 gun with 64 rounds already used on the Panzer IV. Production ceased in August 1943. Scale 1:72 ...

The Tamiya 1/48 German Pz. Kpfw.III Ausf.L Panzer III is a plastic model kit in the Tamiya 1/48 Military Plastic Model Kits. This plastic kit requires paint & glue to complete. The Ausf. L version of the German main battle tank Pz. Kpfw. III was produced from July 1942, & possessed basic structure & performance specifications similar to previous versions. Armament consisted of an enhanced, long barreled Kwk 50 L/60 tank gun, which was effective against Russian T34 tanks up to a range of 600m, plus two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns. Front armor thickness was increased to 57mm, & 20mm thick spaced armor was added to the gun mantlet as well. The suspension system was strengthened to cope with the 200kg of added weight. In total 635 Ausf. Ls were produced by the end of 1942, most seeing active service on the Eastern & North African Fronts. Manufacturer: Tamiya Model: 32524 German Pz. Kpfw.III Ausf.L Panzer III ...