Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun

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.

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