Cobi Jagdpanzer 38(t) / 731 pcs. Chwat (Brave) - Hetzer

After an air raid on Berlin in November 1943, during which the production facility for the Sturmgeschütz III was severely damaged, a temporary replacement production site was sought. One could not be found quickly, so development and production of a new light tank destroyer began at the Böhmisch-Mährische Maschinenfabrik (BMM) in Prague. Based on the drivetrain of the former Czech Panzer 38(t), the Jagdpanzer 38 was created with a design that differed significantly from the 38(t) and featured a completely new hull. The hull, with 60 mm frontal armor and 20 mm on the remaining parts, had to be built to accommodate the 7.5 cm PaK 39 gun, which was also used in the first series of the Jagdpanzer IV. The tank also received wider tracks and a more powerful engine. Series production started as early as April 1944, and the first units were delivered to combat troops in July. The advantages of the Panzer 38 were its low silhouette, armament, and strong frontal armor. Disadvantages included the cramped interior, the limited traverse of the main gun, and the completely blind right side of the vehicle. The model used here was captured by Polish units during the Warsaw Uprising. According to recent findings, the designation "Hetzer" is not accurate for this tank destroyer. Model with 731 parts, printed blocks, and movable elements. Model dimensions (LxWxH): 22 x 9.5 x 11 cm