Dragon

Kit Number 14004

1/144 Pz. 38(t) and Pz. IV Ausf. D

Reviewed By James Woody, #33899

MSRP - $4.95 USD

These are some sweet little armor kits.  The first four in the 'Korp' come with two tanks in each package.  These are very nice kits with around ten parts to each vehicle (not counting the PE) with decals by Cartograf and photo etch.

The instruction are very simple exploded views.  However, they don't show where the photo etch are to be used.  With a little thought, you should be able to figure out where the photo etch is to be used.  In some cases, the photo etch will replace molded in screen that will have to be cut out, in others it is just a replacement for a plastic part to be added.

The decal sheet has loads of markings.  They are printed in register with both black, white, and red markings.  There are more than enough markings for these two tanks and then some.

The tracks and boggies are one part made from a rubber like material, very flexible.  The parts are molded crisp and clean with no cleanup needed on my sample.  The detail shown at this scale is fantastic.

These are a welcome addition to the 1/144 scale arena and are perfect for those who want to build a diorama of the battle of Kursk but did not have the room in 1/35 scale to do it.  Very recommended and thanks to Dragon Model USA for my review sample.

Look for more of these little tanks in the future.  Dragon has also released in 1/144 a series of mortars - Loki, Odin, Thor, and Zui.  These retail for $8.95 USD and come with either troops or another vehicle.

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