E-5 „Rutscher“ – the German tank destroyer

Panzerkleinzerstorer "Rutscher" is a German tank destroyer project, created in 1940. The project was presented in many variations and provided by several campaigns, but only mock-ups and prototypes of varying degrees of completion were produced. In 1945, the project was activated by Entwicklungs – kommission Panzer (Tank Design Commission). The Commission stated, that the "Weserhutte" model, weighing 3.5 t and using new specific components, could go into series production in 1.5 to 2 years at the earliest. But the heavier "Daimler-Benz" model (weight from 7 to 10 tons) can be quickly designed and mass-produced on the basis of already produced components. Due to the limitations of the PWK 8H63 cannon with a firing range of only 600-700 m and minimal armor, this project was abandoned, because the light version would not have been produced in time, and the heavy model was too slow for close combat. Two unfinished prototypes were ordered to be completed and delivered for testing. No further information about their fate has survived.

A simple, small, well-detailed and well-designed model without the engine and "combat" compartment equipment. It can be perfectly glued even by a modeler with little experience, who works under the supervision of a more experienced colleague and has already glued several models of increased complexity. The model is painted in a nice spotted camouflage and, if you are not intimidated by the complexity of the chassis and tracks, it will make a great addition to Your collection.