The Panther was a German medium tank deployed during World War II from mid-1943 to the end of the European war in 1945. Kit has detailed exterior, one piece lower hull, separate turret with optional hatch, engine hatches can be assembled open or closed, commanders hatch with detail, excellent suspension with road wheels and vinyl track lengths, optional side skirts, 1-piece gun barrel with separate muzzle brake, smoke dischargers, stowage boxes, separately molded on-vehicle (tools, equipment and racks), jack, optional open/closed view ports and figures (full crewman and half Commander). Decals and color guide for (3) tanks: No.745, 7th Company, 52nd Panzer Battalion, 39th Panzer Regiment, Kursk, July 1943; No.432, 4th Company, 51st Panzer Battalion, 39th Panzer Regiment, Kursk, July 1943 and No.445, panzer regiment, "Grossdeutschland", Kursk, August 1973.