..Weird in the best possible sense of the word (of course). Once again, Cyber-Hobby are taking one of DML's existing models and producing an unusual and interesting variant. In this case, the Early Pz.III in 1/35th Scale.

Now never having served in tanks or in submarines, the idea of combining both does tend to make one a little skittish. The New announcement from Cyber-Hobby is:

6717 - Pz.Kpfw.III (3.7cm) (T) Ausf.F "Operation Seelöwe"

Now, offhand, i'm not sure how many of these were built, however, there are a couple of points from the illustrations that should be correct. The measuring pole would have been fitted on the prototype - to measure the depth the vehicle could operate at. It would be unlikely to have been a production fitting. The vaccum-cleaner hoses (well that's what they look like) - one would have been for the exhaust and the other to give air to the crew. If I also remember correctly this was NOT like later amphibious tanks such as the DD Sherman, designed to be dropped off and 'swim' to the shore, this was designed to 'drive' along the seabed....

It was designed as a 'funny' to be part of Operation Seelöwe,(Sealion) which was the planned amhibious invasion of Britain...