Modelling the Marder Self-Propelled Gun

Sam Dwyer has been building plastic models for over 25 years, his first being a Matchbox 1/72-scale Lancaster Bomber he 'helped' his father with at the tender age of 5. He currently specialises in armour modelling, and his work features widely on modelling websites. His role as a discussion-group moderator on Missing-lynx.com and his active contributions to its forums demonstrates Sam's commitment to and status within the hobby. His work has also featured in 'Military Modelling' magazine. Sam lives and works in Victoria, Australia.

Introduction; Tools and materials; 1/35 scale Marder IIIM (SdKfz 138, Panzerjager 38(t) mit PaK 40/3 Ausf M); late-war, Eastern Front (intermediate); Marder III (Sd.Kfz. 139, Panzerjager 38(t) fur 7.62cm PaK36(r)): Eastern Front (advanced); Marder II (7.5cm PaK40/2 auf Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen II); in Italy (master); Creating a Marder diorama: 'Yesterday's Heroes'; Further reading, media and websites; Museums and collections; Kits available; Index