German Panzerkampfwagen II

Being my first tank build in a over a decade, this was a great way to get back into building armor. Tamiya quality shows throughout, and although it is an older kit, the flash was non existent and parts fit perfectly. Decals were numerous and build options were available too, allowing you to build more that one variant of the tank. You can't go wrong for such a cheap price and I highly recommend this tank for those just getting into the hobby or for someone more experienced who just wants to complete a quick build without complications of PE or a high parts count. Again, highly recommended!

The quality, detail, and fit on this model is superb. All the parts fit together nicely. The chassis fits very snugly onto the deck and turret. The wheels/drive sprocket have the rubber padding inside, giving a very smooth rotation. This model is excellent for beginners, and experienced modelers wanting to experiment with painting. It is very easy and quick to build (took about an hour for me). The end result is still highly detailed, from the exhaust to the various stowed boxes. This is definitely one of the more pleasurable models to build.

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.