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Mr James
Looking mean and clean so far. I've not seen such and animal as this before. Is it a prototype?

Sebastian Meyner
It is indeed a prototype, hence the kit is a bit plain. I added some stuff from the spares box to make it into a believable "what if".

Tom B.
Those little details really make this look like at least a testing or even in-service vehicle. Curious to see the paintjob on this one 👍

As for the vehicle, it was quite an interesting attempt to "rationalize" vehicles in the 20t-class previously filled by Panzer III, IV-derived vehicles made in 1944. The tank variant was among the earlier ones to be dropped, as focus went towards the Jagdpanzer-variant of it mounting the 75mm L/70. This latter vehicle had a hull in construction when the whole Panzer III/IV was cancelled in late ´44 if I remember correctly. The running gear for this was tested on a Hornisse/Hummel (another vehicle technically combining Panzer III and Panzer IV elements)

Sebastian Meyner
Thank you and welcome on board Tom B! Yes it is an interesting vehicle indeed, especially if you have a weak spot for what ifs like I do 😉