German 88mm Gun Flak 36/37

This is a GREAT kit for the money. The weapon and it's wheel assemblies are really well done, even though they are an extremely old Tamiya product. All of the figure poses are fantastic, but expect some thickness in some details as seen in all of the older Tamiya kits. My favorite features are how the weapon piston assemblies move as the main gun elevates, the hinged gunner's port window, and that the cannon can be modelled in the 'recoiling' position if you want to make it firing in your diorama. You get a LOT in this box, you won't be disappointed at under $30.

Typical of Tamiya, this product has superior detail. The instructions are clear and the build smooth with everything fitting together perfectly and no appreciable clean up required. The result, is a great build that produces a very realistic result. A great addition to any collection of WWII armor. A great pairing for this kit would be the sdk7 Semitrack which was used to tow this iconic weapon, transport it's crew.

My flak gun came out of the box mis-shaped. I built with the con-gears attached, and hooked to a half track. I liked the fact it came with men and a motor cycle. I'll have to get another one and see if I have the same problem. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. It was, still, a fun build.