1/35 Marder 3 Hull Upgrade set for Tamiya #248

This is an upgraded version of K59 vintage C-003 kit which were produced 20 years ago.

Most of the original parts from C-003 are improved and some totally remade such as the MP40,
Fire Extinguisher, Antenna mount and Rear Basket etc.

The kit is also redesigned to meet the production limit and our current standard.
With 61 resin parts, 2 resin jig and PE parts to upgrade Tamiya Marder 3 Sdkfzl39 (MM248).

The Seats are reworked with finer details and could be attached to various position
Totally remade Rear Basket
New MP40 with mount
New Antenna mount/base
New Fire Extinguisher and mount

Photo Caption:
1.Overall view from rear. (Grey area are upgraded area and modified kit parts)
2.Overall side views. (Grey area are upgraded area and modified kit parts)
3.Close up view.
4.Close up view.
5.Close up views showing the Seat, new Radio Connection Box and Ammo Bin support
6.Close up view of the Rear Basket and various PE Tie downs on rear engine deck
7.New MP40 and mount.
8.New 3 piece resin Fire Extinguisher.
9.New Antenna base mount.
10.The Seat is made up of 5 resin parts, 2 resin locking pins and PE chain.
The Seat Back could be detached and mounted to the Rear Basket.
11.When the Seat Back mounted to the rear basket, the Seat will be folded and hang outside as the real vehicle.
12.Totally remade Rear Basket, the diameter of the rods are reduced from 0.5mm (old kit) to 0.35mm this gives a much more realistic scale appearance.
13.A comparison of the Rear Basket which clearly show the difference.
14.A view showing C-026 (Ammo Upgrade kit) plus C-027 (Flull upgrade kit).