ICM DS3516 Plastic model kit Scale 1:35 ‘Hold the rope, Willie!’ (3 kits in box)

Hold the Rope, Willie! is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit diorama set by ICM combining several military vehicles and figures to recreate a maintenance or recovery scene from World War II. The set includes a Pz.Kpfw.V Panther tank, a Bergepanther armored recovery vehicle, and a le.gl.Einheits-Pkw (Kfz.4) light vehicle, together with figures designed to represent a field repair or towing operation.

Armored recovery vehicles such as the Bergepanther were developed to assist damaged tanks on the battlefield. Based on the Panther chassis, the Bergepanther was used to tow disabled armored vehicles and support maintenance crews in field conditions. Light utility vehicles like the le.gl.Einheits-Pkw (Kfz.4) were commonly used for transport and coordination tasks alongside armored formations.

Hold the Rope, Willie! - World War II Vehicle Recovery Scene

This diorama set brings together several elements typical of armored formations operating during the war: a combat vehicle, a recovery vehicle, and supporting personnel. The combination of vehicles and figures allows modelers to recreate a small operational scene involving equipment maintenance or towing activity.

For modelers: Building the Panther, Bergepanther, and utility vehicle as separate subassemblies before positioning them in a scene can simplify painting and weathering. Arranging the figures and towing equipment around the vehicles helps create a balanced composition for a diorama display.

Kit Contents

• Plastic sprues with model parts (22 frames)
• Transparent parts
• Decal sheet
• Plastic figures
• Painting guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/35
• Model (SKU): ICMDS3516
• Type: Diorama Set
• Subject: Hold the Rope, Willie!
• Scene: Panther tank, Bergepanther recovery vehicle and le.gl.Einheits-Pkw (Kfz.4) with figures
• Subject country: Germany
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This diorama set by ICM belongs to the diorama model kits category and represents a World War II maintenance or recovery scene in 1/35 scale.