I saw one on Axis History website, but the fellow was talking about Jakob Lobmeyer and the SS-Jagd-Panzer zBv Abt. Stu.Gesch.n.Aa mit 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpf.Wg.38(t) berblick ber den Rstungsstand des Heeres Chef.H.Rst.u. In addition, all Regency residents are able to enjoy the Ashburn Village amenities including another 32,000 sq ft Sports Pavilion with indoor pool, 19 tennis courts, 5 lakes , and miles of walking trails. It was made from a low alloy Siemens-Marteneit (SM) steel. Most of the current surviving Jagdpanzer 38s are actually Swiss G13s. Military historian Herbert Ackermans found in the German Archives a report dated 21 January 1944, that detailed the items on the agenda and minutes of a number of meetings about the development and production of weapons and equipment, that took place with General Friedrich Fromm, German Army High Command (OKH), between April 1943 and 21 January 1944. The Jagdpanther was in development before the Hetzer, as was the Jagdpanzer IV. (12 volt rubber case with lead bars available). The crews of the Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters counter-attacked. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. D similar to vehicles like the Jagdpanzer IV ausf. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Flammpanzer 38, 352nd Panzer-Flamm-Kompanie, Army Group G, Belgium, December 1944. The problem with chaser is that word does not always have a hunting association, unlike the German word Hetzer. $20.15, $25.19 add to list. The Hetzer was produced from April 1944 to May 1945, with a total of 2,584 vehicles manufactured. Armament consisted of a 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48 gun and a remote-controlled MG 34. So long as the driver pointed the front of the vehicle at any threat, the crew could expect to survive a hit from an enemy armor-piercing shell. Required fields are marked *. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38 Mokus tank destroyer, Lake Balaton battle, 1945. It had been withdrawn from frontline units. The Heeres Panzerjger Abteilung 731 (731st Army Tank Hunter Battalion) was formed on 2 November 1943 by Heeresgruppe Nord (Northern Army group). [citation needed], The vehicle's small size made it easier to conceal than larger vehicles. A blow lamp could be placed in this port to warm the coolant and defrost it before the engine was started. Thanks to the great numbers of Jagdpanzer 38s built at the end of the war, it got to see service with a number of different armies during the war and after. It was the designation for a related prototype, the E-10. (50% off), Sale Price $8.06 Sound Pack Plans were made to produce other variants, including an assault gun version of the Jagdpanzer 38 carrying a 105mm StuH42 main cannon, a version mounting the 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 gun from the Panther, and an anti-aircraft variant mounted with a Flak turret. German armored forces in World War II created a variety of vehicles by mounting anti-tank guns on the chassis of obsolete tanks. The latter was an effective high-explosive anti-tank shell and could be used against soft-skinned targets as well as armored vehicles. Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38, winter 1944-45. The leaf springs were strengthened from June 1944, which leveled the vehicle. Item 5 of the report dealt with Klein-Panzerjger (small tank hunter). The Tank Museum, Bovington, UK Hungarian Jagdpanzer 38, 1945. The comments of Lieutenant-Colonel Haymann were recorded in the last paragraph on the first page. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Another, more common type of Aufklrungspanzer mit 7,5 cm KwK-37 L/23. (25% off), Sale Price $14.99 Based on tests using Pzgr. Each one of these levers controlled one of the two tracks. It was available in relatively large numbers and was generally mechanically reliable. Private Collection, Germany After the war, Czechoslovakia continued to build the type (versions ST-I and ST-III for training version, about 180 units built) and exported 158 vehicles (version G-13) to Switzerland. On 19 December 1944, a unit combat readiness report was submitted. Each of the Battalions three companies was given fourteen Jagdpanzer 38s, and three were allocated to the Abteilung Stab (Battalion headquarters). Base from AT-L, engine from ZIL-130. 1226, Vendor code: 26799 A muzzle brake is designed to increase the life expectancy of a gun barrel by directing some of the explosive force of the shell gasses sideways rather than just forward. Original Price $25.19 When the Red Army liberated Czechoslovakia, they conducted a stocktake of what was in production at the koda factories at the time they came under new management. Jagdpanzer 38 mit 7,5 cm KwK-37 L/23, Battle of the Bulge, winter 1944-1945. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Panzerjger 38 mit 75 mm L/70. A 91 paged 1944 koda parts list document was titled Panzerjager G13 Ersatzteilliste showing that koda used their factory code G13 as part of the vehicles designation rather than the normal number 38. Learn more. $. (45% off), Sale Price $20.25 The attack halted as it encountered anti-tank obstacles. It would only be kept closed in extreme emergencies, such as during an artillery or mortar barrage. They were also supplied by two German steel-factories: Linke-Hoffman in Breslau and Ruhrstahl in Hattingen. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. Stu.Gesch.n.Aa mit 7.5cm Pak 39 L/48 auf Fgst.Pz.Kpf.Wg.38(t) Waffen bzw.Gerte (March 1944) Having a lot of Soviet military surplus for sale, we offer Soviet T-55 tanks and T-34 tanks, Russian armoured vehicles BRDM-2 and BTR-60, Soviet heavy military trucks ZIL, GAZ, URAL, KRAZ and KAMAZ and recovery tanks VT-55. The Jagdpanzer 38 was one of the most common late-war German tank destroyers. Aircraft Bombardier CRJ-100LR, CL 600-2B19. C $25.44. This gun was also used on the five prototype Flakpanzer IV Kugelblitz. 7393 The gunner was provided with a forward-looking Selbstfahrlafetten-Zielfernrohr 1a (Sfl.ZF 1a) periscope gun sight. A thin sheet metal dual-purpose sun and rain guard was installed over the holes. To stop the vehicle without stalling, the driver had to remember to select neutral first, then apply the brake and the gear change pedal at the same time. The interviews were recorded in German. Both factories were supplied with components from subcontractors. Why this nickname has been associated with this tank hunter is investigated later in the article. The commanders hatch was equipped with a head cushion. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. It was mechanically reliable, easily concealed, hard-hitting, and when used right, a hard-to-kill vehicle. $2,875.00. He fired on what he thought was a German machine gun nest on the edge of a wood. The accelerator was in the middle. Bruce Crompton Collection, UK From MayJuly 1944, accessibility was improved by adding hatches: the commander's smaller hatch opening to the rear, one in the right rear corner for radiator access and one in the left rear corner for fuel tank access. HETZER JAGDPANZER 38 - BY ARMORTEK - BUILD IT YOURSELF THE WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF 1:6 SCALE METAL MODEL KITS 1:6 SCALE HETZER JAGDPANZER 38 IN STOCK FOR FAST SHIPMENT From: 3,395.00 excl VAT. They were impressed with many aspects of the overall vehicle design and at one point considered it being used in the German Army, but there were too many practical issues that would have to be rectified before entering service. (Found again by military historian Herbert Ackermans in the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration NARA). 26799 The suspension has been made more durable than that used on the Panzer 38(t) tank, especially at the front of the vehicle, in order to cope with the extra weight. In October 1944, new Jagdpanzer 38s were painted in a camouflage pattern before they left the BMM factory. Restored StuG III start up, revs and drive! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Military Intelligence, Section 10 (M.I.10) was part of the British War Office, which would later become part of M.I.6. A surviving Panzerjger Schule Milowitz (Tank hunter training school at Milowitz) document showed that Jagdpanzer 38 crews were encouraged to find preselected firing positions, preferably behind an earth wall in cover, like at the edge of a wood. Tanks Alot carries a very large inventory of Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Soft Skin vehicles for our tank driving school. A further one hundred and seventeen came from other occupied countries and Germany. The driver also had a handbrake. Road wheels with a larger diameter center disk with thinner rims were introduced. Repaired engine (original Praga), gearbox and suspension system. Feb 5, 2016 - This original Jagdpanzer 38t (Hetzer) comes from a private collection. The steep slope would also help increase the chance that the round would ricochet. On 31 July 1944, Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 (743rd Tank Hunter Battalion) reported having twenty-eight Hetzers available, with an additional fourteen Hetzers expected to arrive on 3 August 1944 when the battalion would be joined by the 3.Kompanie (3rd company) near Warsaw. They produced 150 more and used them until at least the early 60s. The Jagdpanzer 38 (t) "Hetzer" was developed from the PzKpfW 38 (t) light tank which was itself derived from the original Czech LT vz 38 light tank design and took part in the latter stages of World War 2. Yes! (March 1945) Not a weapon, a replica, only for civilian use. It had four large holes in the disk rather than twelve holes in the earlier version. When Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters were damaged, the maintenance workshop would fit whatever replacement idler wheels were available in their stores. It was discovered that the driver's periscope housing acted as a shot trap, preventing incoming shells from bouncing off the front glacis. It did not rotate. A planned version built in Nazi Germany with german s part. Hooben Hobby. To the bottom right of the rear armor plate, there was a port to gain access to the cooling water heater. (18 January 1944) for Sale self-propelled gun Hetzer, copy 1:1 to the original. Motion Pack Bring your Tank to life with remote control motion. By using our site you consent cookies. When he was clear of the gun mechanism and a shell was in the breech ready for firing, the commander released the lever to enable the gun to be fired. The flame projector, encased in a metal shield reminiscent of that of a gun barrel, was very prone to damage. We can supply private buyers and businesses worldwide and will be pleased to advise on export requirements. 249 were pressed into service. This describes the tactical deployment of the Jagdpanzer 38. Unknown unit, Bohemia, 1945. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. The gearbox was to the right of the driver. Hetzer captured by the Russian army, Czechoslovakia, 1945. More design changes were implemented in October 1944. SAU Hetzer on the go. Sturmgeschtz III (StuG III) assault guns, a new type of reconnaissance vehicle (Aufklrungsfahrzeug), Twenty Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunter chassis were fitted with a 14 mm Flammenwerfer flamethrower gun, Yugoslavia also captured some 20 tank destroyers from the retreating Germans, Good Tank, Poor Deployment | T-34-76 and T-34-85 in Yugoslav Partisan Service. 5. This can result in it being spotted by an enemy artillery forward observer and calling in an artillery barrage. Your description Bergepanzer 38 with a 30 mm MK 103 autocannon is incorrect. Six holes in a flat disc The tolerances on armor production were quite wide. The guns limited traverse would make them liable to flank attacks. Hence, the commander's field of view was planned to be improved by installing a rotating periscope in the Jagdpanzer 38 Starr, just as the Sturmgeschutz III and Elefant had evolved from a single pair of periscopes to all around vision blocks. The word Hetzer has not been used during this article because it was not used officially by the German Army during WW2. At this angle, the plate was effectively 120 mm thick, which is more than a . $20.25, $27.00 Completely renovated. He also had to avoid being hit in the head by the remote control machine gun handles above him. This was often fatal. Starting in May and continuing into July 1944, more changes were ordered. Owing to the ease of production and high operating rates, the Jagdpanzer 38 came to serve as Germany's main tank destroyer in the latter period of the war, making an important contribution on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. If the Jagdpanzer 38 you are looking at on display at a museum is not on this list of surviving vehicles then it is a post-war Swiss Contract G13 altered to resemble a wartime Jagdpanzer 38. Original Price $29.99 The Jagdpanzer 38 was covered entirely with sloped armor, and possessed a compact form and low silhouette, giving it much improved defensive ability over other self-propelled guns. The Jagdpanzer 38 had two interconnected fuel tanks. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. From there a project was born, which tried to create a tank hunter that would be extremely well-protected over an existing, readily available captured light tank chassis (the T-60), while keeping the weight down. It gave a more even heat distribution inside the vehicle. Starting from 20 June 1944, Panzerjger Schulen (tank hunter training schools) started to receive Jagdpanzer 38 vehicles for crew training. The side armor was only to be thick enough to provide protection from small arms fire and high explosive shell shrapnel. The Jagdpanzer 38 was only provided with one track return roller, unlike the Panzer 38(t) that had two. It was manufactured to E22 specifications and had a hardness of 265 to 309 Brinell. More were needed, so the Czechoslovakian company koda was also awarded a contract to build 2,000 Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. 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The Swiss began building their own tanks in the early 1960s. HOOBEN 1:10 RC RTR TANK Tiger I Late Production Michael Wittmann Heavy Tank WORLD WAR II Master Painting Camouflage & Zimmerit 6619. Black rectangular false vision ports were painted on the upper front glacis plate to try and draw the enemys fire away from the drivers periscopes. Also, this On 8 January 1944, the drawings of the final version of the vehicle were finished. To help the driver exit his seat quickly in case the vehicle was hit, two handles were welded above the drivers seat. It is also defined as referring to a malicious rabble-rousing agitator (This definition is where the word agitator comes from). The name Hetzer (German for "chaser") was never an official suggestive name used for this vehicle. Patr. Wire or string could be threaded through these U shaped brackets and foliage tied onto it. They also noted that the nickname Hetzer was used to refer to the Jagdpanzer 38 and some intelligence documents used the German word Hetzer rather than the English translation. On 3 August 1944, the Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 submitted a strength report that listed how many vehicles were operational and how many were lost, damaged or needing mechanical repair. leichter Panzerjger auf 38(t) Wa Prf 6, (7 January 1944) Both factories suffered bombing raids. In addition to numerous examples in museums, there are Jagdpanzer 38 of various conditions in private collections. 562 and his unit was the 561st. Just a remark about the surviving Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters Hetzer Some changes had to be introduced due to the problems with the supply of parts or raw materials. Only 2 left in stock - order soon. Your email address will not be published. I am glad you found it interesting. Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer; 1944-45 by Thomas Jentz and Hilary L. Doyle The flange around the gun mantlet helped transfer the weight of the gun to the upper hull glacis plate. The off-center gun meant that there was too much weight on the right track and suspension. It was achieved by giving the hull an extremely sloped, all-side armor. The 7.5 cm Panzerjgerkanone 39 L/48 (7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48) anti-tank gun was used to equip Jagdpanzer IV and Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. StuG III Ausf. British War Office Military of Intelligence M.I.10 Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939 1945, Volume III, Armoured Fighting Vehicles. The gunner had to change his body positions to follow the gun periscope as he searched to bring the gun onto the next target by turning the traverse wheel. Unfortunately, there is no information in this document about the intelligence source on which naming the Jagdpanzer 38, Hetzer was based. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. It moved when the gun was moved. Cooling the engine was a problem, as it only had a small air intake vent on the rear deck. Le. The Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd.Kfz. Germany needed more armored fighting vehicles that were cheaper to build and quicker to construct. Militrfahrzeuge, Band 11 - Die Panzer-Kampfwagen 35(t) und 38(t) und ihre Abarten page 298, Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 02:39, Learn how and when to remove this template message, armor-piercing, capped, ballistic capped shell, "Polish Armor 1939 Vehicles of the Warsaw Uprising", "Hetzer - wydobycie z morza w Juracie Bocian - Oglnopolski miesicznik ODKRYWCA", Surviving Hetzers and G-13 tank destroyers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hetzer&oldid=1138871678. The rear armor was 20 mm (0.78 inches) thick angled at 75 degrees. According to H.L.Doyle, these figures are deceptive because the armor plate used was of inferior quality to the face hardened armor used on the Panzer IV and Panther tanks. The Hetzer's 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 gun allowed it to destroy nearly all Allied or Soviet tank types in service, with the exception of heavy tanks. Hilary L. Doyle. (11 September 1944) This final, transitional version had a wider hull, better side protection (50 mm/1.97 in), the same rigid gun mount as the Starr, but with the L/70 gun, and the new 8-cyl Tatra engine. The two companies of Heeres Panzerjger Abteilung 741 and eighteen other Heeres Panzerjger companies were deployed in the region. Six prototypes were built (M-00, M-01, M-02, M-03, M-04, M-05) between December 1942 and January 1944, but, after the 23 August coup detat, the plans and the remaining prototypes were seized by the Soviet army. What follows is an investigation into why the Hetzer nickname is associated with this tank hunter. Latest News From The Farm And Nicks Blog. Swiss G13 in 1960, notice the spare roadwheel should be on the other side. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); This would make the effective thickness of that armor plate 78 mm (3.07 inches). Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. le.Pz.Jg.38t Gen.lnsp.d.Pz.Tr.Akten (4 March to October 1944) $15.40, $28.00 an OKH/Wa Prf (28 January 1944) The lower hull side armor was 20 mm (0.78 inches) thick and sloped inwards at an angle of 75o. Has a high degree of detail and compliance external characteristics of this self-propelled gun. The heat shield around the exhaust was no longer fitted. Welded spokes with eight holes on a smooth flat disc. The gun was mounted to the right of the vehicle. 38 t and did not include the nickname Hetzer. Your email address will not be published. Its only armament was a single 7.92 mm (0.31 in) Rheinmetall MG 34 or 42 mounted on the front arm. Vendor code: Romanian Mareal, 1943. It is a telex from Chief General Quartermaster I.A.Gschwender, Luftwaffe High Command addressed to the German High Command Panzertruppen Inspector. For identification only. I am looking for a Panzer, Jagd-Panzer or Panzerjager unit with the number 562nd. It had a hardness of 220 to 265 Brinell. Czech Jagdpanzer 38, in service by May 1945 with the Russian Liberation Army ( ) In the Swiss Army this tank hunter was known by the factory code G13 rather than the Jagdpanzer 38 or Hetzer name. The chaser would be the nearest accurate translation. As of 2012 it was being restored in Gdask.[21]. The Jagdpanzer 38 could not Hetz. Due to the guns limited traverse, the driver had to continually change the vehicles orientation or move to engage new targets. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Jagdpanzer 38 of an unknown Panzerjger unit in Italy, 1945 This increased the available interior space and enabled a fully enclosed casemate-style fighting compartment. The recoil had to be absorbed by the chassis and suspensions. Like some of the other documents it also uses both terms, Hetzer and Jg.Pz.38. Dont see this option? 40 high-velocity tungsten cored round, which fired a 4.1kg (9.0lb) projectile at 930m/s that could penetrate 120mm of armor at 500 meters and 97mm at 1,000 meters striking at a 30-degree angle, but was often in scarce supply; and the Pzgr. They placed a contract with the Czechs. In a Fhrervortrag briefing sheet, dated 4 December 1944, from German General Heinz Wilhelm Guderian, Hitler is informed that the nickname Hetzer was used by the troops to refer to the Jagdpanzer 38. Unknown unit, Bohemia, spring 1945. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. A WW2 wartime koda Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer was called a G13 in the factory and on all internal documentation. [citation needed], Due to the large number produced, the Jagdpanzer 38 is probably the most abundant World War II German tank destroyer remaining today, though many survivors are actually post-war Swiss G-13 and Czech ST-I variants. The Jagdpanzer 38 utilized the tried and tested components of the Panzer 38(t) tank on a new wider hull. At the same time, the road wheel rims were riveted instead of bolted. Although most official wartime documents do not use the nickname Hetzer, a few did. Tags 3D file 1/35th Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer workable trac. Romania also captured a couple of Jagdpanzer 38s after switching sides and moving into Transylvania. Not only were a huge number of armored cars and tanks produced but also a very high number of tank destroyers and other anti-tank . Ie.Pz.Jg.38(t) GenSTdH/General der Artillerie Kriegstagebuch (7 June to 30 July 1944) (March 1945). add to list. The first 10 that they received were German specification Jagdpanzer 38 tank hunters. print now . The Allied translators chose to translate the German word Hetzer when it was used by the person being interviewed to describe the Jagdpanzer 38, as baiter. "[4] It should be noted, however, that the concept of self-propelled anti-tank guns with well sloped armour was not new to the Germans. It was an electrically fired weapon fitted with a semi-automatic breech mechanism and a 48 caliber long barrel (3615 mm or 11 ft 10.3 in). Jagdpanzer 38 und Panzerjger 38 (7,5cm Pak 39 (L/48) (Sd.Kfz 138/2) K.St.N. The engine was connected to a five-speed Praga-Wilson transmission which was in turn connected to a Planetary steering system. The German crew had run out of fuel and main gun ammunition but had still decided to fight using the machine gun on the roof of their vehicle. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. (function (d, s, n) { Later vehicles had newly designed parts. THe one on display at the Bastogne War museum is also a post war Swiss Contract G-13 and the one on display outside the Muse de la Bataille des Ardennes in la-Roche-en-Ardenne is also a a post war Swiss Contract G-13. Jagdpanzer 38 T (Hetzer) Chief General Quartermaster I.A.Gschwender, Luftwaffe High Command telex (16 February 1945) Some of the names now used to describe Second World War German fighting vehicles arose after the war. By February 1945, the authorized number of Jagdpanzer 38s per company was reduced from fourteen to ten. The fuel tank on the left held 220 liters while the fuel tank on the right held 100 liters. 17th September 2018: Armortek (www.armortek.co.uk), the world's leading manufacturer of 1:6 scale metal model kits announces the launch of their latest products - the iconic M3 Lee/Grant medium tanks. le.Pz.Jg.38t Panzerjger-Abteilung 743 (3 August 1944) He did not have access to an armored cupola. The 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun of the Jagdpanzer 38 was a modified version of the 75mm StuK 40 L/48 used in the StuG III and StuG IV assault guns. The BMM factory cranes could only lift 13 tonnes. The gear change pedal was on the far left. The German "Hetzer" tank destroyer was often used to ambush advancing Allied tanks. The wooden mock-up of the prototype was fitted with a muzzle brake. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Hetzen means to hunt your prey at high speed until it collapses or is caught. Opens in a new window or tab. A hinged gun shield could be fixed in place to protect the crewman when reloading the gun. We use cookie to improve your experience on our site. Our first location in the USA is live! The engines were manufactured by the Czech car manufacturer Praga, which also supplied the Wilson-type gearboxes. It could penetrate the armor of most common Allied tanks at ranges up to 1,000 meters as shown in the table below. To compensate for the increased weight, track width was increased from 293mm to 350mm.[5]. A baiter is a hunting term. (6 April to 31 July 1944) This proved popular with crews, though to reload the gun a crewmember needed to expose himself to enemy fire. The subordinated unit to the Panzer-Division Feldherrnhalle stated they had three Hetzers available. , , , , , , Download: for sale Website: Cults. Among the early inspiration sources for the casemate shape and light tank accommodation, the Romanian Mareal is often cited. The Jagdpanzer 38 is similar in its dimensions and vertical profile to the minuscule and undergunned Panzer II, a prewar tank. The verb to harry is a hunting term but is associated with the bird of prey, the Harrier and the British fighter jet the Harrier: the Harrier is gonna harry. The last G13 left the Swiss army in 1970. The remaining tanks were forced to retreat. WW2live is a division of Yourwhislist E-commerce, S.L. It was tailored for simplified mass-production, and therefore the gun recoil system was entirely eliminated. The diesel prototype remained the sole one to see combat and was used during the Prague uprising by both sides. German Tank Destroyer Hetzer Mid Production 1/48 Military Miniature Series No.11. This also meant that Project Hetzer, Project Rutscher, and Project Sprengstofftrger mit Puppchen had been canceled. Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. 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