Tamiya 35370 – 1/35 German Tank Destroyer Marder I
37,00€
– Plastic model kit to build a 1/35 German Tank Destroyer Marder I Tamiya.
– Scale plastic kit include clear parts and decals.
– Model to be assembled and painted. Glue and paint not supplied.
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The Tamiya 35370 – 1/35 German Tank Destroyer Marder I (Sd.Kfz. 135) is a standout kit from Tamiya’s Military Miniature Series, released in 2020. Based on the captured Lorraine 37L chassis, this sturdy and elegant vehicle mounted a potent 7.5 cm Pak 40 gun—an early-war stopgap armament solution for Germany.
Kit Features
- Scale & Dimensions
- 1/35 scale; measures approx. 146 mm long × 60 mm wide. Depicts the compact chassis and distinctive bulging superstructure with sharp rivet and weld details.
- Engineered Build
- Features link-and-length tracks with realistic sag, and ergonomically split bogies and suspension for easy assembly and authentic movement.
- Smart engineering means parts fit precisely without needing filler—IPMS calls it “a fun kit to build”.
- Interior Gun Compartment
- Detailed Pak 40 breech, shell racks, radio, sights and structural components visible through open-top styling.
- Figures & Markings
- Includes two figures and a decal sheet with three painting schemes: Normandy, Eastern Front, and winter grey.
- Surface Detail
- Crisp molding, flash-free parts, accurately placed seam lines, and sharp, clean rivet and weld line detail.
Build Experience
Modelers praise the kit’s clear instructions, rewarding assembly process, and satisfying parts fit. A Reddit reviewer remarked:
“The excellent Tamiya quality in fitting and details makes it a little fun kit to build without much to worry”.
Another review from IPMS USA noted:
“Parts fit together so well that no filler was required… This is one of those [kits that] won’t disappoint.”.
Historical Note
The Marder I was Germany’s stopgap response in 1942–43, adapting captured Lorraine tractor chassis to house the 7.5 cm Pak 40 anti-tank gun. Although lightly armored, its firepower was a serious threat on the Eastern Front and during the Normandy post-D-Day battles.
Conclusion
The Tamiya 35370 Marder I is a well-balanced kit that blends engineering precision, historical detail, and straightforward assembly. It’s ideal for modelers seeking a compact but impactful WWII AFV project with realistic interior features and dynamic suspension.