German Panzerkampfwagen II

This is definitely a great deal for armature model builders. It it a simple kit and easy to use. It was a little tough when doing some of the main body work as it may require you to do some extra detail. I converted mine into a 1939 version. Didn't like the whole Afrika Corps style. Figures are highly detailed and very accurate. I think I will purchase this again in the near future and make another :)

The Tamiya German Panzerkampfwagen II was a fun, simple kit to assemble. The builder can choose to build a European version, or an Afrika Corps version. The kit comes with a tank commander and 4 infantrymen (with the option to use Afrika Corps desert helmets or regular infantry helmets - although some troops are in shorts). As with most Tamiya kits, accessories(shovel, jack, section of extra tank tread, crowbar, etc.) come stock. The completed kit is rather small (as was the real tank) and is completely dwarfed by other WWII tanks such as the Panther and Tiger. The contrast with the larger tanks gives it some character though, in my opinion.

This kit has been around forever but don't let that turn you away. It's not super detailed or complex but it is a good quality build. The molds were quite clean considering the age and the parts fit really well. The figures are actually quite good also. It's a pretty easy build making this a great intro model or a good one for younger modelers. The downsides are the rubber band style tracks and the motor holes on the underside of the hull. However, those cons are of little concern when compared to the low price.