Panzer III Ausf. J Early version (Initial production - Sep - Dec 1941)
Researching (And Yes I have opened the kit) on the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. 'J' - Initial Production / early version and reviewing a lot of material (photos) of panzers in North Africa which provide details on paint, unit markings, equipment and gear stored on the vehicles. I have found several examples of early Pz III Js in DAK service. However, the kit (DML 6463) only comes with Russia/Eastern Europe markings (not a big deal), but also does not come with the extra filters use for the tropical environment vehicles, or the kit instructions don't call out the filters as an option. I think the extra filters are included (K16 and 17s).
Has any one build the kit before ... additional at some point in the Pz III production every vehicle received the extra filters regardless of the theater it was shipped off too. The engine deck is different on early Js from late Js. Does anyone in the group have photos of Pz. III operating in Russia / Moscow theater in late 1941, DML instructions calls for overall german grey, however would have the crews white washed / painted the vehicles during their first winter. Reading about their first winter accounts, many supply issues were encounter, though they may have found / used captured material.
I currently have DML / Cyber kits - E, G, H, initial J, 2 in 1 Pz III J (late), Trop L, Ns, and an older Imperial Series M. Research material include Panzers in the Sand Vol I and 2, (excel source), No. 2 Pz III Achtung Panzer (excel book), Squadron/signal pubs Pz III, and several Concord Publication books with numerous photos of Pz IIIs. See several examples of winter camo in early 1942 and later. Looking around for any later 1941 photos of early Pz IIIs or IVs operating in Northern Russia.