Marder II Ausf. D/E

Name German Marder II Ausf.D 76.2mm SP (Cat. Item. 225)

Producer Milicast, Scotland

Packing clear plastic bowl with carton label

Type of kit resin kit

Quality
The kit includes relatively large number of parts well cast of light gray resin. You will find no bubbles or bubble-holes on them. Some parts include fine flash to remove and most of the fine parts and gaps and holes on bigger parts are covered with fine resin film but it shouldn’t be a problem to clean it. Some of longer parts are little twisted and have to be straight in hot water. The hull is cast as one big piece with big sprue on the base to remove. The chassis is cast in two pieces only – wheels and tracks together. All mentioned parts as well as other are usable without problem after cleaning according to my opinion. Only in case you would like to build more accurate model then I would recommend to reduce edges of side and rear /in case you will build late version/ armor plates but primarily gun shield. In case you will decide to build early version I would recommend you to modify rear silk panel part and use real plastic or metal silk to get better more realistic look of this detail.

Instruction sheet Text instructions how to work with resin kits, lest of parts and not very clear graphic assembly instructions.

Decals no

General
Impression & Note
I guess that with little work you can complete out of this kit very nice model of one of known German ”Marders”. This version is based on Pz.II D/E chassis with ex-Russian antitank gun mounted on. Official designation is 7,62 cm Pak 36(r) auf Fgst Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. D und E (Sd.Kfz. 132) “Marder II”. About 200 of this vehicles were produced within years 1942-43 and served mainly in antitank units. The most known are reference photos and camouflages of Marders II Ausf. D/E served in volunteer SS div. ”Wiking”. The ”Marder II” book by Polish Militaria is very good reference source for this type.

I would like to thank Milicast for delivery of free sample for our preview!

Name	German Marder II Ausf.D 76.2mm SP (Cat. Item. 225)
Producer	Milicast, Scotland
Packing	clear plastic bowl with carton label
Type of kit	resin kit
Quality	The kit includes relatively large number of parts well cast of light gray resin. You will find no bubbles or bubble-holes on them. Some parts include fine flash to remove and most of the fine parts and gaps and holes on bigger parts are covered with fine resin film but it shouldn’t be a problem to clean it. Some of longer parts are little twisted and have to be straight in hot water. The hull is cast as one big piece with big sprue on the base to remove. The chassis is cast in two pieces only – wheels and tracks together. All mentioned parts as well as other are usable without problem after cleaning according to my opinion. Only in case you would like to build more accurate model then I would recommend to reduce edges of side and rear /in case you will build late version/ armor plates but primarily gun shield. In case you will decide to build early version I would recommend you to modify rear silk panel part and use real plastic or metal silk to get better more realistic look of this detail.
Instruction sheet	Text instructions how to work with resin kits, lest of parts and not very clear graphic assembly instructions.
Decals	no
General Impression & Note	I guess that with little work you can complete out of this kit very nice model of one of known German ”Marders”. This version is based on Pz.II D/E chassis with ex-Russian antitank gun mounted on. Official designation is 7,62 cm Pak 36(r) auf Fgst Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. D und E (Sd.Kfz. 132) “Marder II”. About 200 of this vehicles were produced within years 1942-43 and served mainly in antitank units. The most known are reference photos and camouflages of Marders II Ausf. D/E served in volunteer SS div. ”Wiking”. The ”Marder II” book by Polish Militaria is very good reference source for this type. I would like to thank Milicast for delivery of free sample for our preview!