Originally a Czech design known as the LTvz.38, this capable light tank was adopted into German service after the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939. Renamed the Panzer 38(t), it became a vital part of the Panzer divisions in the early years of WWII. The Ausf.E/F variants featured improved armour and were thrown into the vast blitzkrieg of Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.

This 1/48 scale kit from Tamiya is a detailed replica of the Panzer 38(t). A key feature of this series, the kit includes metal weights to be installed in the hull, giving the finished model a realistically heavy feel. The model accurately captures the tank's compact, riveted form and includes user-friendly assembly-type tracks, a commander torso figure, and two marking options for vehicles that served on the Eastern Front.

• Hull weights are included to give the completed model a realistic, heavy feel

• Assembly-type tracks feature one-piece straight sections for easy construction

• The compact and balanced form is accurately captured with expertly depicted hull and turret rivets

• A commander torso figure is included to add a human element to the model

• Two marking options are provided for vehicles that served on the Eastern Front

• Accessories such as tools and tow cables are depicted with separate parts

• Genuine Tamiya Product

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Set of Hull Weights

• 1x Commander Torso Figure

• 1x Set Of Assembly-Type Tracks

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

• ABS Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files