German PZKPFW IV AUSF D Tank

I know people who read my reviews are probably tired of my complaints. Sorry that's the nature of this beast. This is the first Tamiya kit I have had with a few problems with putting the darn thing together. Maybe it was me but I had a problem with the instructions and the fit, something that doesn't usually happen with a Tamiya kit. Ok it wasn't a total wash. Most of the kit went together with no problem. No flash to clean up and seams on the figures weren't bad. I downloaded pix of what I had problems with along with model pix. Don't get me wrong, I would still recommend this kit. Others would probably not have the reaction I had to the minor stuff. Must be cabin fever. Buy this model. Whatever problem I had with it is not enough to put anyone else off of buying it.

It is fairly well known that Academy Models are sometimes buy-outs of Tamiya kits as I have experienced the quality in Academy kits as this one is no different. All of the parts and overall fit are exceptionally well designed similar to this Tamiya product. The detailing possibilities are found in every aspect of the parts and using extra parts from any German tank is highly recommended. I had no issues with the Academy kit as a replica Tamiya, also known for exceptional fit of parts.

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.