Special Hobby Transport Box with Panzerfausts (P48001 & P72003) 1:48 & 1:72

[Mike]

Transport Box with Panzerfausts (P48001 & P72003)

1:48 & 1:72 Special Hobby 3D Print

 

 

The original Panzerfaust was a WWII invention of Nazi Germany that gave the power to take down a heavily armoured tank to a single soldier, in the shape of a disposable launcher tube that could project a shaped charge to a target over a short range.  The operator needed little in the way of training, but some bravery or foolhardiness was required to get close enough to the tank in question due to the limited range.  When used properly however, they could be highly effective in disabling or knocking out many an Allied tank or other armoured vehicle.  They were even attached to aircraft on occasion, which must have been quite an experience.

 

These two sets from Special Hobby’s new 3D Print range both arrive in orange-themed blister pack with card hanger on the rear and the instructions sandwiched between the two parts.  Inside are the resin parts, with decals safely separated behind a piece of clear acetate at the back of the blister for the 1:48 set.  Other than the smaller set not having decals, both sets include the same components, consisting of four Panzerfaust 60s in a printing frame, plus a transport box that is printed in two sections, set slightly apart and held to the small base by delicate fingers.  An additional tubular riser with an array of fingers supports the interior structure of the case, which has slots to receive the weapons once everything is cut free from the base.  The layout of the boxes is different between the two scales, but the design is essentially the same.  For extra realism you can add some wire or thread from your own stock to represent the carry-handles at each end of the case.

 

 

1:48 (P48001)

 

Note the decals included in this larger set

 

 

 

 

1:72 (P72003)

 

Note that there are no decals in this set

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

3D printed aftermarket parts are incredible in the level of detail that they can provide with a relatively low part count, and these are no exception.  The trigger mechanism alone would have taken several PE parts before now, and preparation of the parts is a breeze.

 

Highly recommended.

 

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