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4.00 GBP Scale 1/35

Panther Winter Tracks - Mittelstollen

workable tracks

Product description
The product is a 1/35 scale winter tracks set for the Panther Tank. This resin-printed replica had been tested on Tamiya, RFM, Border models, Dragon, Takom and Italieri scale modeling kits. This high‑quality resin printed tracks set delivers unmatched precision and value. Perfect for modelers and military vehicles enthusiasts seeking realistic detail without a premium price tag. 

Why Choose This Set: 
  • premium resin print,
  •  crisp detail, 
  • minimal flash, 
  • workable design,
  • tracks fold realistically once assembled,
  • ready to assembly,
  • ready to paint,
  • no glue required, 
  • UK based seller, 
  • dispatch within a week, reliable delivery 
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This set contains:
  • 40 track links
Facts about the tracks
Mittelstollen refers to a specific type of German tank track design, most commonly associated with late-war Panthers and related vehicles.
What “Mittelstollen” Means
  • German term:
    • “Mittel” = middle
    • “Stollen” = cleat or grouser
  • So it literally means “central cleat”.
It describes a track with a raised traction bar running down the center of each link.
Where It Was Used
  • Seen on late versions of the Panther tank
  • Also used on vehicles sharing Panther components like the Jagdpanther
Design Features
  • Each track link had:
    • A prominent central ridge (cleat) for grip
    • Standard guide horns to keep alignment
  • The cleat improved:
    • Traction in mud, snow, and loose ground
    • Forward grip under acceleration
Purpose & Advantages
  • Introduced to improve performance in:
    • Eastern Front mud
    • Snow and icy terrain
  • Benefits:
    • Better bite into soft ground
    • Reduced slipping compared to flatter track designs
Manufacturing Simplicity
  • Mittelstollen tracks were also:
    • Easier to produce than earlier, more complex patterns
  • Late-war German industry needed:
    • Faster production
    • Less machining time
Trade-offs
  • The central cleat:
    • Could cause more vibration on hard surfaces (roads)
    • Increased wear on paved surfaces
  • Still required rubber pads (when fitted) for road use
Overall
  • Mittelstollen tracks were:
    • A late-war improvement focused on traction and production efficiency
    • Part of Germany’s effort to keep vehicles like the Panther effective under worsening conditions