Panzer III Ausf. H (Late Production of DAK)
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September 15, 2022The first batch of Pz. III Ausf. H which affiliated to 15 Pz. Div. launched Libya in April 1941.
The vehicle numbered 632 was one of modelling alternatives for Dragon 6642.2
September 15, 2022The same vehicle 632 from another shooting angle.
At the beginning stage of African campaign, most of vehicles from 15 Pz. Div. chose to paint their rubber tires in white color.3
September 15, 2022Pz. III Ausf. H numbered 624 during the Operation of Crusader in mid Nov. 1941. Not far from this Pz. III, a destroyed British vehicle was still on fire.4
September 16, 2022Vehicle 631 which was destroyed during the Operation of Crusader in late 1941.
DAK lost most of their armored vehicles in last two months of 1941. Majority of Pz. III G and H’s were then replaced by more advanced Pz. III J in early 1942.5
September 15, 2022The wreck of Pz. III H from 6th kompany of 15 Pz. Div..
Again, this vehicle was probably destroyed by British in the Operation of Crusader.6
September 16, 2022Pz. III H numbered 100 from the headquarter of 15 Pz. Div. was fully damaged in Nov. 1941. We could also see a wreck Pz. III G in this photo.7
September 15, 2022A Pz. III H from 1st Kompany of 15 Pz. Div., but its detailed tactical number was too blurry to figure out in the photo. The picture should be taken sometime in either early or mid 1941. We could also see a Pz, III F with upgraded 50mm barrel behind this Pz. III H.
Some features of Pz. III from 15 Pz. Div. could be easily recognized: such as jerrycan case on the right front fender and some metal racks on rear hull of vehicle; in addition, the spare road wheels were placed on both sides of rear fender.8
September 16, 2022Another Pz. III H from 1st Kompany of 15 Pz. Div..9
September 16, 2022Pz. III H with some spare tracks hung on the both sides of turret. There was no tactical number or divisional insignia could be seen on this vehicle, but it seemed a capital ‘R’ was painted on side of turret under the spare tracks which indicated this vehicle was one of members from regiment headquarter. Moreover, it should also be one of members from 15 Pz. Div. due to its special feature (e.g. Jerrycan case on fender).10
March 8, 2023Pz. III H from headquarter of 8th regiment.
In this photo, we can clearly see the capital ‘R‘ on side of turret and the triangle insignia on the left of driver’s vision port.11
March 8, 2023The Pz. III H from 5th Kompany of 15 Pz. Div.. Again, jerrycan case and spare road wheel could be found on right fender.12
March 8, 2023A Pz. III H affiliated to 2nd Kompany of 15 Pz. Div. was unloaded from the cargo ship.13
September 15, 2022The Pz. III Ausf. H from 2nd kompany of 15 Pz. Div. at very early stage of African campaign.
In early 1941, the insignia of 8th Regiment was still painted on turret bin; while later especially in 1942, this insignia was omitted and no longer painted on most of vehicles.14
September 19, 2022A Pz. III H from 2nd Kompany was speeding on the desert.
Maybe this photo was the original inspiration for boxart of Dragon 6642.15
September 15, 2022The boxart of Dragon 6642, one of my favorite military art paintings.16
March 20, 2023The lower hull & upper structure have been done.17
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March 23, 2023Start on the turret.28
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March 24, 2023The simplified 50mm cannon.31
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March 26, 2023Almost complete.42
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August 5, 2023Add some accessories and make a little modification.59
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August 5, 2023The construction of vehicle was done, a diorama will be started shortly.64
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