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Dragon 6600 Tiger I Initial Production – s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad Region 1942/3

The excellent Dragon Tiger I line saw this release of the initial batch of Tiger I to sPz. Abt. 502 of interesting variants. I first bought the excellent book by Volker Ruff Der Tiger vol. 2 detailing the exploits of 502, and the yet-standardized Tiger was quite captivating. The kit included a sprue to create… Continue reading Dragon 6600 Tiger I Initial Production – s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad Region 1942/3

Dragon 6844 Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H

To further my practice of weathering I’m doing another Panzer III variant, this time the new-ish Befehlspanzer III ausf. H. There is a very similar DAK variant 6901 that I’ll be building later as well.  I’m using the decal options for Panzer regiment 35 with the “BÄRENFÜHRER” or dancing bear insigna. Only after almost finishing… Continue reading Dragon 6844 Pz.Bef.Wg.III Ausf.H

Comparing Dragon Panzer IV Ausf G 6594 and Border Models Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G BT-001

Now that I have completed the build of the Border Models Panzer IV G, let’s compare them side-by-side. They are really close in execution so I’m going to only point out the differences. Some quick thoughts on the build:  One of the prevalent themes of this kit is to ease a number of pain points… Continue reading Comparing Dragon Panzer IV Ausf G 6594 and Border Models Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. G BT-001

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Build Review: Border Models BT-001 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.G Mid/Late (Panzer IV G)

One of the more anticipated armor kits in recent years, the first model by Border Models is the venerable Panzer IV Ausf. G. As I have previously reviewed. The Panzer IV medium tank was the workhorse AFV of the Wehrmacht and produced throughout the war, with over 8500 built, second only to the Stug III. With… Continue reading Build Review: Border Models BT-001 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.G Mid/Late (Panzer IV G)

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Build review: Dragon 6594 Panzer IV Ausf.G Apr – May 1943 Production

Introduction Panzer IV is the workhorse AFV of the German Army until the end of WW2, with over 8500 built, second just behind Stug III. Of its many variants, the more dramatic switch happens around the ausf F. into the longer barrel KwK 40 L/43 gun and later the longer KwK 40 L/48 gun. For… Continue reading Build review: Dragon 6594 Panzer IV Ausf.G Apr – May 1943 Production

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Final reveal: Jagdpanther ausf. G1, sPzJgAbt 559, Ardennes, 1944 (Meng TS-039)

The Jagdpanther (Sd. kfz. 173) is a tank destroyer based upon the Panther chassis. It houses the powerful 8.8 cm Pak 43/3 cannon in a turretless casemate hull, givnig it a very sleek look and is one of cooler looking German designs. The Meng kit is based off of their excellent Panther kit which I’ve built… Continue reading Final reveal: Jagdpanther ausf. G1, sPzJgAbt 559, Ardennes, 1944 (Meng TS-039)

Final reveal: Ryefield Model 1/35 Tiger I Late Production: s Pz. abt 505, nr. 312 at Kowel, 1944 summer.

I have painted this kit non-stop for over 2 weeks and it took it out of me. Learned A LOT and honestly I’m not sure I’m done, but I’ll let it sit a bit.  Some highlights: The Zimmerit application has massive flaws and it really affected the finish quite a bit.  One of the aspects… Continue reading Final reveal: Ryefield Model 1/35 Tiger I Late Production: s Pz. abt 505, nr. 312 at Kowel, 1944 summer.