Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer
Recreate one of the most recognisable late-war German armoured fighting vehicles with this detailed 3D-printed Jagdpanzer 38(t), commonly known as the Hetzer. Its UNIQUE DESIGN badge reflects the vehicle’s compact, low-profile form, sharply sloped armour and fixed 7.5 cm gun—features that give it an unmistakable silhouette in any collection or display.
Historical Role
Introduced during World War II, the Jagdpanzer 38 served the Wehrmacht as a compact tank destroyer. It was intended to provide German Panzerjäger units with mobile anti-tank firepower in a relatively small and economical vehicle. Its low silhouette and enclosed fighting compartment suited concealed defensive positions and ambush tactics, while the fixed 7.5 cm Pak 39 L/48 provided effective anti-armour capability for its size.
Distinctive Appearance
The Hetzer is defined by its steeply angled glacis, slab-sided casemate and low roofline. The gun is visibly offset to the right, with a compact mantlet projecting from the sharply sloped front plate. Four large road wheels on each side reveal its Panzer 38(t) family heritage, while the enclosed superstructure creates a purposeful, wedge-shaped profile.
Variant Differences
The Jagdpanzer 38 developed from the mechanical lineage of the Czechoslovak LT vz. 38 and German Panzer 38(t), but it was not simply a turretless conversion. It used a modified, widened chassis with an enclosed sloping superstructure and a fixed 7.5 cm anti-tank gun instead of the base tank’s rotating turret. These changes produced a lower, better-protected vehicle designed specifically for the tank-destroyer role.
Modelling Uses
This model is ideal for late-war European dioramas, model railways, wargaming displays and military vehicle collectors. Smaller scales suit railway layouts and larger formations, while the larger options provide more presence for painting, weathering and standalone display projects.
Fun Fact
Although “Hetzer” is now the vehicle’s best-known name, its official German designation was Jagdpanzer 38. The nickname’s precise wartime application remains debated, but it became firmly associated with the vehicle after the war.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
