Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. D - 1/72
 

Name Pz.Kpfw IV D Tropenpanzer
Producer Mirage, Poland
Packing  Hard cardboard box with side opening. On the backside is a list of other Mirage kits.
Type of kit  Plastic kit of German WWII tank
Quality    

Kit parts are divided into seven frames made from relatively hard plastic. One PE fret and rubber tracks and towing ropes are also included. Kit parts itself are quite nice, unfortunately, I found some small sink marks and molding of some smaller parts is unfinished - for example antenna base and pins for rear idlers. It's a pity since this kit isn't cheap. There are some ejector pins marks, but mostly on inner sides and almost no flash. Very nice is possibility to open side turret hatches, engine covers and gearbox covers.

Tracks are weakest point of this kit. Their assembly will be very difficult, because they don't have any classic connection points. Their end links are supposed to be simply glued together. Maybe it will be possible toreplace them, for example by Revell tracks.

Positive in this kit are photoetched parts. They could replace fender's ends and some other details.

Instruction sheet   In English and Polish. It is very well-arranged and detailed also in description of cammouflage schemes and decals placing.
Decals   Five vehicles from North Africa. Firts impression is very good. Decals are well printed, sharp and in register.
General impression  I think, that we have on market decent model. It is a must for every tankophile.