Takom Panzer III Ausf N (1/35 scale model kit)

Takom Panzer III Ausf N (1/35 scale model kit) - Build and review

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Build and review of Takom's Panzer III Ausf N in 1/35 scale. The model kit in this video was supplied by Hobby Link Japan. You can find the kit here: amzn.to/370Fk7H
This kit is part of Takom's Blitz range, featuring slightly simplified construction compared to their regular kits. Despite this, there is still excellent detail and the kit includes photoetch (PE) parts for the side skirt armour (Schürzen). Decals for four versions are included: two from Kursk (1943), and two from 1945 (Oslo and Berlin).
Ausf N variant was the last variant of the Panzer III, and featured distinctive spaced armour on the turret and the Schürzen side skirt armour (earlier versions of the N which served in Africa didn't have the Schürzen).
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@georgewelch2366 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time for such an honest, thorough review. Only negative for me is I found the camera going out of focus a little aggravating.

@ModelNerd 4 ай бұрын

Thank you George. Yes, sorry about the camera focus - sometimes I don't notice it and then I have no alternative footage when it comes to editing.

@guntherb5259 3 жыл бұрын

Great build with honest opinions on the kit. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gunther

@CJ-qv7oo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking kit!! Looking forward to seeing it painted 👍👍

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Just trying to decide the scheme now...

@robbo1068 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your view about this kit.....looks like a good one.....and the build was pretty straightforward albeit the small number of issues. Will be looking forward to seeing which camo scheme you will be using in the next episode.

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbo. Yes, definitely a nice kit with only minor issues.

@roadweary5252 3 жыл бұрын

Great little kit. Looking forward to the paint job!

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've got the yellow base layer down and am now trying to decide between the 'green spots' scheme and the 'thin green & brown stripes' scheme...

@ricks69z28 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great so far, will be watching for next video. Rick 🤓✌️

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. Yep, a very nice kit.

@sekytwo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on this build! Keep doing these awesome videos!

@ModelNerd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will try!

@themagnificentmackrel6505 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Model Nerd I think the access panels you mentioned at 4:45 into the video are air intake trap doors that can be closed when the tank has to wade across water. The Panzer Ausf N could partially submerge, to what depth I'm not sure. Thanks for the cool videos. John

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's really useful to know. I'm not sure why the manual couldn't have included that (and mentioned the option to have them closed).

@themagnificentmackrel6505 3 жыл бұрын

cheers@@ModelNerd Those struts on rear section that gave you hassle fitting them would be visible if the trap doors were open and you had the tank upside down to view.

@brianhurley6289 3 жыл бұрын

This and their pz 3 m are very nice kits. Every bit as good as Dragon. And that's saying something! Because Dragon are very very very good.

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they've really nice. I've also got the StuG kit from them (which of course is very similar to this for the first half of the instructions).

@BoysOfCinnamonCat 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice kit. Always liked this version of the MK III with the short 75mm gun. 💥

@brianhurley6289 3 жыл бұрын

Tamiya's PZ 3 N is good too, but you would have to pay 3 arms and legs for it. Dragon's was great, but Takom is as good.

@BoysOfCinnamonCat 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianhurley6289 😊👍

@scottroberts7875 3 жыл бұрын

Honest review, bravo.. Incredible detailing, suspension, breach , and those tow ropes. wow interested to see the paint choice, and of course the finished tank and all the extras.. ATVB. Scott Somerset

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott - thanks for watching

@ScaleMilitaryModels 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice kit, I have the Ausf M variant that I’ll build soon.

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

I'll look forward to it

@od1452 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I wish they would make the booklet larger . They are just too small. They are making great kits. I hope they make a Desert J.

@ModelNerd Жыл бұрын

There are so many versions of tanks like this that I wish I knew more about. But yes, I'm looking to do a desert German vehicle using the AK Real Colours paints, so that would be nice.

@normangebhardt 3 жыл бұрын

Great Kit

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Yep - it's been surprisingly time consuming building it, though not in a bad way.

@bobdyer422 3 жыл бұрын

These Takom kits are decent, fewer problems, or problems that are easily overcome than most others. I do have this and a few other Takom kits in my stash, so far, I like them all. Instructions can be a bit vague, some assemblies need some bigger drawings to get correct. Just because the pieces are small, doesn't mean the assembly step should be also. Why NO antennas included with most kits? Takom makes such a big deal when a kit comes with an antenna! Now it Takom would just build a Tiger1. Build looks good, nice job

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob. Agree with you on most points here. There is an aerial included with this kit - I should have pointed it out. It's molded to be not quite straight, which gives a nice effect.

@TheRyatt 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build. Just subscribed

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate that

@THROTTLEPOWER 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@justinmadden5780 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I have this tank in my stash

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun - it's a nice kit!

@f0kus_s742 3 жыл бұрын

I'm love ur's videos...

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed them

@ARIES5342 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Do you think the driver and radio operator were ever like "it will be fine, we got the extra armor." Adam

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm not sure, but I know that's not what I would be saying if I were in that situation!

@lesthiele4921 3 жыл бұрын

That's looking great thus far, how long before the painting episode is out? Take care and keep safe in these crazy times.

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Les. I've already put the base coat of paint down - I'm hoping to have the next video for next Friday.

@romeoblue768 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly this looks better than the Dragon neo smart kit version of this tank

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it's a very nice kit

@steviegibson5847 3 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the Academy pziv.....I presume it was their old kit and not their newly moulded kit?

@ModelNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, their very old kit (1994 release, 80s parts?). Yes, their new kits are much better I believe - sorry, I should have been clear about that.

@steviegibson5847 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelNerd I thought so. I just built their new pziv and loved it. Last week I built their pziii ausf j new kit and it was superb. The takom blitz pziii looks nice.....you done a good job. Wise move to attach top and bottom hulls first methinks. 😃