Trumpeter 1/16 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J Plastic Model Kit

**SKU: TR00955 | Brand: Trumpeter | Product: Trumpeter 1/16 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J Plastic Model Kit** The Panzerkampfwagen III (PzKpfw III, Sd.Kfz. 141) was a German medium tank developed during the 1930s and extensively deployed throughout World War II. Originally conceived to engage opposing armor while supporting Panzer IV tanks, the vehicle's role shifted following encounters with the superior Soviet T-34. The larger turret ring of the Panzer IV allowed it to mount the powerful long-barreled 7.5cm KwK 40 gun, relegating the Panzer III to secondary duties. From 1942 onward, the final Panzer III variants carried the 7.5cm KwK 37 L/24 gun, optimized for infantry support operations. Production ceased in 1943, though the Panzer III's robust chassis continued serving as the foundation for Sturmgeschütz III assault gun production through war's end. **Kit Features:** - Over 1,700 components - Refined detailing throughout - Multi-slide molded lower and upper hull sections ---