German Z Class Z37-39 Destroyer Boats

This kit is exactly what I expected when I ordered it. I has 2 identical plastic models sheets. Instructions tell you how to build either the Z37 or Z39 variation of the model, one having more big guns the other having extra machine gun turrets. I built one of each. The assembly process took about 2 hours per model (unpainted and not totally perfect). These go nicely with the other 1/700 waterline models I own. They are 7.5 long x .75 wide finished

This kit can be built in 2 forms the original build and the later anti-aircraft build which sacrifices 1 of the after gun mounts for more AA guns. The build was okay but it has a lot of tweezer work with the tiny platforms and search lights on those then mount the 2 on the mast was becoming a headache for this older modeler with my big fingers and shaky hands.I was surprised the weights these kits usual come with was missing though the space for them was still there in the hull. The kits use the weights for stability as these models weigh next to nothing and can be sent flying real easily. The kit itself has no moving parts the turrets and gun mounts, torpedo tubes are all fixed in place. The guns do not elevate so pick your pose carefully as it will be permanent. The kit is strictly water line with no decals. The flat plate on which the hull is attached didn't quite fit right and required some trimming to make a good seal. Other than that there isn't much to tell.

This kit was great.I got two German ww2 destroyers for the price of one. They are highly detailed and amazing. 2 different versions and both fit nicely in a small model car display case. A must get.