Trumpeter 00354 German Panzerjager 39(H) mit 7.5cm Pak40/1 Marder (1/35)

The Trumpeter 00354 model represents the German tank destroyer Panzerjäger 39(H) mit 7.5cm Pak40/1, also known as the Marder I. This is an extremely detailed plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale, perfect for both military enthusiasts and advanced historical modelers.

Historical Description and Usage

The Marder I was developed by German forces during World War II in response to the need for mobile anti-tank guns. The vehicle was built by adapting a captured French Hotchkiss H39 chassis, onto which the German 7.5 cm Pak 40/1 gun was mounted. It served mainly on the Western Front, including during the campaign in France, as well as on the Eastern Front against Soviet tanks between 1942 and 1944.

• Model scale: 1/35 – ideal for collections and dioramas depicting World War II battles.
• Historical origin: Germany (Third Reich) – vehicle used by the Wehrmacht.
• Period of use: World War II, 1942-1944.
• Construction: French Hotchkiss H39 tank chassis, German 7.5cm Pak40/1 gun.

Detail and Quality

The model is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring excellent detail reproduction and easy assembly. Trumpeter has replicated even the smallest vehicle components – running gear parts, rivet details, armor texture, and a realistic fighting compartment. The kit includes photo-etched parts that further enhance the realism of the finished model. Glue and paints are not included – you can choose your own products that best match your modeling technique.

• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic + photo-etched parts
• Contents: detailed assembly instructions, decal sheet
• Requires painting and gluing

Who is it for?

Trumpeter 00354 German Panzerjager 39(H) mit 7.5cm Pak40/1 Marder is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) looking for historical armored vehicle kits from World War II. The kit allows you to create a realistic vehicle, perfect for dioramas and Wehrmacht vehicle collections. Trumpeter guarantees high-quality manufacturing and faithful detail reproduction, appreciated by even the most demanding military modeling enthusiasts.