Preview: 1/16th scale Takom's rare Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48

Takom are adapting their moulds, building on their 1/16th scale series with this late WWII variant of the Panzer I Ausf.B with a big (for the tank's size) gun. We take a look at the rare Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 & the kit in our preview...

Preview: Takom's Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 in 1/16th scale

Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48From Takom

1/16th scale

Kit No #1018

Photo-etch included

Kit designed by Jason Studios

The kit comes with one figure included

The kit is due out in October (estimated)

The Subject: Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48
A rare and improvised gun platform, the Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 was based on the hull of a Panzer I Ausf.B tank, but fitted with the Sturmgeschütz III gun. This one being the 7.5cm Stuk40. the only one that we know of was found at the rear of a German Flakturm in Berlin at the war's end in 1945.

The Kit: Takom's Panzerjäger I B Mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 in 1/16th scale
The kit is an adaptation of Takom's earlier Panzer I Ausf B kit with the larger 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 placed on top on an improvised mount. There really is not a lot of information about this rare-as-hen's-teeth variant, so we think you could make this up to your own tastes a little.

Four variants of markings are included n the kit. The figure is supplied also, designed, like the kit, by Jason studios. The suspension, tracks and road wheels are workable and can move up or down, which is good displaying a moving vehicle. A metal barrel of the 75mm is also included.

The kit should be available in October...

That is all we know about this release for now. You can see more about Takom's kits on their website or on their Facebook page