Marder III Ausf M Dragon kit 6464

Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Marder III Ausf M Dragon kit 6464

Posted by Razzie43 on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:37 PM

Marder III Ausf M was almost the same type as the Marder III Ausf H
The Marder III was produced in two variants – Ausf H and Ausf M. They were based on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t).

Compare it....

Specifications
Model: Ausf H Ausf M
Weight: 10800kg 10500kg
Crew: 4 men 4 men
Engine: Praga EPA/2 / 6-cylinder / 140hp Praga AC / 6-cylinder / 140hp
Speed: Road: 35km/h Road: 42km/h
Cross-Country: 24km/h
Range: Road: 240km Road: 185km

Fuel Capacity: 218 litres 218 litres
Lenght: 5.77m 4.95m
Width: 2.16m 2.15m
Height: 2.51m 2.48m
Armament: 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG37(t) 75mm Pak 40/3 L/46
1 x 7.92mm MG34
The Ausf H carried 38 rounds of ammunition, while Ausf M had only 27 rounds
From April 1943 to May 1944, BMM produced 975 Ausf M models.
The Ausf H (Heckmotor-rear engine) had the fighting compartment in a central forward location, while the fighting compartment of the Ausf M (Mitte-mid engine) was at the rear.

And now the kit : Dragon nr 6464,937 parts (562 in grey styrene, 240 “Magic Track” links, 118 etched brass, 16 clear styrene, 1 length twisted steel wire)

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:35 AM

Oh wow I didn't know that kit came with the engine and transmission. And then all that interior detail in the fighting compartment- I love open-topped vehicles. Going to be cool watching you build this- thanks for sharing your progress with us.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:44 AM

Very nice on the interior so far.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:03 AM

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Eric

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Thursday, August 17, 2017 11:41 AM

Nice start, i like that interiour.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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acctingman

Member since
February 2015

Posted by acctingman on Thursday, August 17, 2017 12:04 PM

Damn impressive work!!

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Friday, August 18, 2017 12:08 PM

tigerman

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Before you start,read the reviews over this kit!

I was lucky and before you assemble with glue,read the instructions from page 1-99!

I wired for the first time a radio,just the headphones are missing...

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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Got Plastic?

Member since
August 2017
From: Lexington, KY.

Posted by Got Plastic? on Friday, August 18, 2017 2:15 PM

Razzie -

Great looking start sir. I have to admit, seeing your start has motivated me to look into purchasing this kit. Enjoy your build, and I'll be here to the end.

Chris

On The Bench: Coming Soon Big Smile

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Mopar Madness

Member since
April 2015

Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, August 18, 2017 5:33 PM

That kit looks incredibly complicated. But you have mastered the details!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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blackdog62

Member since
September 2013

Posted by blackdog62 on Friday, August 18, 2017 5:35 PM

Very nice work.

Marders among my my favorite fighting vehicles.

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Hunter

Member since
January 2016
From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted by Hunter on Saturday, August 19, 2017 5:06 PM

Razzie,

What an impressive start sir. Your paint and weathering so far are outstanding. And you have picked an excellent kit to do a WiP. I will be here until the end. I will definitely be watching to pick up some tips from you.

Hunter

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Razzie43

Member since
April 2014

Posted by Razzie43 on Thursday, August 31, 2017 5:31 AM

Thanks guys,it was very stressfull building with the Pe parts...

The nummers on the photo etch set was so small and little,even with a magnifying glass didn't help!!Lucky the manual paper helps me...

The floor panel

My collection of tanks :
http://rascarcapaco.blogspot.be/

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:35 AM

Nice work! I love the worn paint on the floor in the fighting compartment!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, September 1, 2017 1:46 AM

Razzie43

tigerman

I have this one in the stash, so I'll be watching with interest.

Before you start,read the reviews over this kit!

I was lucky and before you assemble with glue,read the instructions from page 1-99!

I wired for the first time a radio,just the headphones are missing...