Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun

The term 'Marder' (loosely translated, meaning 'weasel') was the name given to the family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, most notably on the Eastern Front. This self-propelled gun series embraced a great diversity of chassis types, from the French Lorraine tractor chassis of the Marder I to the Czech 38(t) chassis of the Marder III, and featured a wide variety of armament, such as the 75mm PaK 40, the PaK36(r), and captured Russian 76mm guns. Such diversity makes the Marder a perfect subject for a how-to modelling guide, and this book offers diverse challenges to modellers of different abilities.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