MOD18: Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun

Author
Samuel Dwyer

About this book
The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, creating different finishes and weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail.

Contents

• Introduction · Tools and materials · 1
• 35 scale Marder IIIM (SdKfz 138, Panzerjager 38(t) mit PaK 40
• 3 Ausf M); late-war, Eastern Front (intermediate) · Marder III (Sd.Kfz. 139, Panzerjager 38(t) fur 7.62cm PaK36(r)); Eastern Front (advanced) · Marder II (7.5cm PaK40
• 2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II); in Italy (master) · Creating a Marder diorama: 'Yesterday's Heroes' · Further reading, media and websites · Museums and collections · Kits available · Index

Paperback; July 2005; 80 pages; ISBN: 9781841768557