Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun - Osprey Modelling

The term Marder (meaning weasel) was the name given to this family of open-topped tank destroyers. Combining high mobility and heavy firepower, they saw significant combat action in several theatres, This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Marder in 1/35 scale, and offers diverse challenges to modellers of all abilities. Conversions, interior detailing, kit bashing, adding aftermarket figures and parts, creating different finishes and weathering techniques are all covered in step-by-step visual detail.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Tools and materials
• 1/35 scale Marder IIIM (SdKfz 138, Panzerjager 38(t) mit PaK 40/3 Ausf M); late-war, Eastern Front (intermediate)
• Marder III (Sd.Kfz. 139, Panzerjager 38(t) fur 7.62cm PaK36(r)); Eastern Front (advanced)
• Marder II (7.5cm PaK40/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II); in Italy (master)
• Creating a Marder diorama: 'Yesterday's Heroes'
• Further reading, media and websites
• Museums and collections
• Kits available
• Index