Panzer III Ausf. J
“Mark III Special”
ROCO 1:87 Scale Vehicle Review
The ROCO model of a Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. J (late), loaded with a little stowage and airbrushed in a mixture of 10 parts Revell 361.09 »Anthracite Grey RAL 7021« and 3 parts Revell 361.05 »Cream White«, awaits further painting.
Contents
- Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (late) with 5 cm L/60 KwK 39, “Mark III Special”
Historical Employment
- Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (late), December 1941 – March 1942
Evaluation
The Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (late) from ROCO consists of only 12 parts and is delivered fully assembled.
The cast-on detail looks mostly realistic and is easy to paint. Unfortunately, the rear of the tank consists only of a bare armour plate. The muffler, Notek camouflaged rear light and other accessories are missing.
Compatible with HO scale model railway equipment and miniatures by Märklin, ROCO, Faller, Pola, Preiser, and Noch.
The ROCO model of the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (late) does not seem to have sold as well as the Panther and Tiger I from the same manufacturer, as the Panzer III rarely appears in auctions, and then at inflated prices.
ROCO‘s Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (late) is an excellent “Mark III Special” for wargames of the North African campaign.