German PZKPFW IV AUSF D Tank

This was my first tank that i have built in a long time. Tamiya quality is still excellent. This kit is based on the early version but can also be assembled into its late or African versions only. The instructions where excellant. I liked the detail and fit of the parts. No filler and sanding of joints. Extra accessory parts and figures allow you to go in so many different directions with this kit. The only con's i have is the locating and information about the decals and tank divisions. The drawings did not give detailed information on where to place all the decals. I look forward to building the other two versions.

The Tamiya PZKPFW IV AUSF D turned out to be an impressive piece, once finished. It has very good detail, including the breach end of the tank cannon inside the turret. Hatches on the tank hull can be in the open or closed position, as well as two crew hatches on the turret, and the commanders cupola as well. An Afrika Corp version (with optional rear turret tool box and slotted engine cowlings) as well as European version are available. As usual with Tamiya kits, figures, tools and accesories (cable, bucket, fire extinquisher, jack, shovels, etc.) come stock. My kit needed a bit more flash and seam cleanup of some of the parts than I have come to expect from Tamiya kits. Overall, I would still recommend this kit as very nice, even with the extra work involved.

This is one of the first models I built since getting back into model building from when I was a child. Tamiya is my favorite company for tanks. The instructions are clear and the pieces are high quality. It is a very detailed model with not to many pieces. Overall I enjoyed it very much.