The First to Fight PL091 model kit depicts the German light tank Pzkpfw 38(t) Ausf. C and the command vehicle Panzerbefehlswagen (Pzbfwg) 38(t) in precise 1/72 scale. It is an excellent choice for World War II history enthusiasts and collectors of Wehrmacht armored vehicles.

• Scale: 1/72 – an excellent compromise between detail and size, ideal for World War II dioramas and collections.
• User country: Initially Czechoslovakia (as LT vz. 38), after 1939 mainly Germany (Wehrmacht), with a few export orders to other countries.
• Service period: World War II – Pzkpfw 38(t) tanks took part in the September Campaign (Poland, 1939), the French Campaign (1940), and the initial operations on the Eastern Front in 1941. From mid-1941, they were gradually withdrawn from frontline service due to the growing numbers of more heavily armored opponents.
• Material: High-quality plastic – provides easy handling and precise details. The model is designed to replicate characteristic structural elements, such as the turret, KwK 38(t) L/47 37.2 mm main gun, and MG 37(t) 7.92 mm machine guns. The set also includes a magazine with a historical description of the vehicle.
• Category: Plastic model kit.

Historical background: The LT vz. 38 was developed as a successor to the successful yet underdeveloped LT vz. 35. After Czechoslovakia was occupied, the Germans took over and modernized the design, making it a crucial component of their armored forces in the early years of World War II. Thanks to its reliability and production ease, the Pzkpfw 38(t) formed the backbone of the armored divisions during Germany’s initial campaigns. Although newer designs later surpassed it in armor and firepower, its chassis was used to produce tank destroyers like the legendary Hetzer.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – the model is intended for both beginners and intermediate modelers. The clear instructions and thoughtfully divided parts allow for a quick and satisfying final result.

Recommended for all enthusiasts of German armored vehicles from World War II, collectors of 1/72 scale models, and modelers preparing realistic historical dioramas.