Praga AH-IV-R / R-1

Name Praga AH-IV-R / R-1 (# 72827)

Producer Attack, CZ

Packing Relatively soft box with side opening

Type of kit Short run of Romanian tankette from WWII

Quality
Model was released shortly after superb publication from MBI. It's dimensions are spot on, but quality of parts is not so good. A lot of cleaning and dry fitting will be required. Biggest amount of flash is on the suspension, which is molded in one piece with tracks for each side (only halves of idler and driving sprocket are molded separately). Unusual is verticaly divided turret. It's separation line follows edge of hatch on top, but on the sides it needs to be filled and sanded - take care of delicate rivets there! Tools are molded separated, but quite heavy. They will be better replaced by some PE stuff (Extratech for example).

Instruction sheet Rather simplified, but sufficient enough

Decals Two Romanian vehicles in overall green coating, but with
colourful markings

General impression & note Tiny model of this tankette requires more work than is usual (remember, it's a short run). On the other hand, it is very interesting type and it is highly unlikely, that someone else will release it in near future.
Czechoslovak company Praga manufactured and exported tankettes AH-IV in four variants to Iran, Romania, Sweden and Ethiopia. Romanian army used 36 vehicles under designation R-1. They fought on Eastern front in 1941 and 1942. Few survivng vehicles were used in combat even after Romania switched sides in 1944.

Name	Praga AH-IV-R / R-1 (# 72827)
Producer	Attack, CZ
Packing	Relatively soft box with side opening
Type of kit	Short run of Romanian tankette from WWII
Quality	Model was released shortly after superb publication from MBI. It's dimensions are spot on, but quality of parts is not so good. A lot of cleaning and dry fitting will be required. Biggest amount of flash is on the suspension, which is molded in one piece with tracks for each side (only halves of idler and driving sprocket are molded separately). Unusual is verticaly divided turret. It's separation line follows edge of hatch on top, but on the sides it needs to be filled and sanded - take care of delicate rivets there! Tools are molded separated, but quite heavy. They will be better replaced by some PE stuff (Extratech for example).
Instruction sheet	Rather simplified, but sufficient enough
Decals	Two Romanian vehicles in overall green coating, but with colourful markings
General impression & note	Tiny model of this tankette requires more work than is usual (remember, it's a short run). On the other hand, it is very interesting type and it is highly unlikely, that someone else will release it in near future. Czechoslovak company Praga manufactured and exported tankettes AH-IV in four variants to Iran, Romania, Sweden and Ethiopia. Romanian army used 36 vehicles under designation R-1. They fought on Eastern front in 1941 and 1942. Few survivng vehicles were used in combat even after Romania switched sides in 1944.