Modelling the Jagdpanzer 38(t) 'Hetzer'

Osprey Modelling #10

by Gary Edmundson

In the second half of World War II the German Army faced numerically superior armoured forces on the Eastern and Western Fronts. In order to counter this threat, tank destroyer production was increased. One of these tank destroyers was the Jagdpanzer 38 (t), or 'Hetzer', which proved to be a successful design with over 2,500 being produced in the 14 months before the end of the war. This title provides all the information that AFV modellers will need to build variants of the Jagdpanzer 38 (t) 'Hetzer', including the Bergepanzer 38 (t) recovery vehicle. It also includes camouflage, paint schemes and markings.

80 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2004

Reviews

[John Woods · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great modeling guide though a bit dated

Great guide for modelers wishing to build very detailed models of the Hetzer. Unfortunately the only kit discussed is the early one produced by Dragon (DML). A good kit in it’s day but surpassed in recent years by the Mid production version by Tamiya and just recently by early and late Hetzer versions by Academy. Still a very good and inspiring read.

[Sleepy Boy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tiger or Panther?
Me, an intellectual:
Hetzer.

Yes, the name is anachronistic but it remains the perfect description for its role.