Based on the reliable chassis of the Panzer 38(t) from Czechoslovakia, nearly 3,000 Hetzers (Baiters) were produced by the end of the war. Their small size and very low profile gave them distinct advantages in the role of tank hunters.

Additionally, the Hetzer was not affected by the mechanical problems associated with larger tank destroyers, such as the Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger, nor did it have the unprotected armored fighting compartment of the Nashorn or Marder. Also, its remote-controlled machine gun provided good close defense capability.

The Hetzers equipped many units of the Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht (even the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine), participating in action on all fronts where Germany fought, as well as with the Hungarian army. The first Hetzers entered service with the 731st and 743rd Heeres Panzerjäger Abteilung in May/June 1944.

This plastic kit allows the construction of one of three types of vehicles: A Hetzer of medium/late production, Flammpanzer 38(t), and 2cm FlaK auf Hetzer.