Modelcollect UA35032 - 1:35 E-50 Panther III Ausf.B 10.5cm KwK L/52 - Fist of War

Modelcollect UA35032 – 1:35 E-50 Panther III Ausf.B with 10.5cm KwK L/52 – Fist of War

This 1:35 scale kit by Modelcollect presents the E-50 Panther III Ausf.B – a fictional medium tank envisioned as part of Germany’s late-war Entwicklung (E-series) project. Armed with a powerful 10.5 cm KwK L/52 gun, this design represents a plausible evolution of the Panther line in an alternate WWII timeline.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Length: approx. 27 cm
• Manufacturer: Modelcollect
• Series: Fist of War
• Difficulty: intermediate to advanced

Note: Glue, paints, and tools not included. Assembly required.

About the model:

The kit features detailed plastic parts including sloped armor plates, a redesigned turret with a long-barrel 105 mm gun, and refined suspension. The Panther III combines visual cues from the Panther F and King Tiger while aiming for simplified wartime production. Surface details, tooling quality, and proportions give it a realistic and imposing appearance.

Tools and materials needed:

• Model knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic glue
• Brushes or airbrush
• Paints per instructions (late-war German scheme)

About the E-50 Panther III – Fist of War:

The E-50 was intended to replace the Panther and early Tiger tanks with a standardized medium platform. In the Fist of War universe, the Panther III Ausf.B was deployed with improved armor and a 10.5 cm gun, providing high firepower and battlefield versatility. Its conceptual engine, sloped armor, and heavy weaponry made it a potent opponent in this alternate WWII scenario.

Fictional specifications:

• Main armament: 10.5 cm KwK L/52 gun
• Engine: Maybach HL234 gasoline engine
• Crew: 5
• Armor: up to 120 mm sloped

About Modelcollect:

Modelcollect is a manufacturer known for unique model subjects in 1:72 and 1:35 scales. Their Fist of War series explores alternate history military vehicles with highly detailed designs, making them popular among fans of “what-if” scenarios and speculative military technology.