PzKpfw 38(t) a in Polish Campaign details needed...

Darek,

This sight has several photos that may help answer your questions:

http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=122382&view=next

You'll see the markings on many Pz. 38(t) vehicles during the Invasion of Poland, some of the berets that are worn by the tank crew, etc.

However, you may have a problem using the Trumpeter kit to represent a Polish campaign vehicle.  If I'm not mistake your kit represents an Pz.38(t) Ausf.E/F which was manufactured from November 1940 to May 1941, well AFTER the invasion of Poland (September 1939).  The Ausf. A is the correct version for Sept. 1939.  There is one big difference between the A and the later E/F and that is the front driver's plate.  The E/F has a straight driver's plate while the A through C had one half of that plate recessed several inches.  This photo shows the front plate (I think the vehicle is actually an Ausf. A!) http://waralbum.ru/19831/

Other differences are the antennas used, the height of the muffler, the lights and some other minor differences.  It might be easier to backdate a Tristar Ausf. B kit to an Ausf. A than with your Trumpeter Ausf. E/F.

Anyway I hope this helps.  There are a lot of members here with more knowledge of this vehicle...I'm sure they'll chip in with more help!

Thank you for the links!

As you see I'm totally new to armor and its history

Indeed, I have the E/F version. It's written on the box about the 38(t) and the Polish campaign so I thought that there was a choice of the version to build (didn't know that the version used in Poland was the 'a' when I was buying the kit).

I see now. I was hoping that the additional 25mm plate added to the driver's side would be from the inside hehe.

Now.... gotta come up with a new plan for a diorama...

Darek

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Thank you!

Just downloaded it.

Awesome info!