California, United States
Joined: October 21, 2007
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 08:37 AM UTC
James Bella takes a quick look at DML's
Pz. IV Late Production with Zimmerit, a follow up to last years review of the non-zimmed release.
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If you have comments or questions please post them here.
Thanks!
Utah, United States
Joined: December 14, 2007
KitMaker: 3,389 posts
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Posted: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 01:32 PM UTC
Nice review. This kit looks like a good option for those of us who are zimmerit challenged.
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Ezr
Luzon, Philippines
Joined: September 19, 2006
KitMaker: 146 posts
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Posted: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 12:07 PM UTC
I found this review of James Bella very thorough. The number of pictures made me feel that I am opening the kit box. I think this is indeed a very good review of a kit that I am contemplating on getting. Thanks James!
Texas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 12:18 PM UTC
I second Noli's comment. It is very nice to see a review that both tells and shows you what you are getting. It really helps out in making a decision of whether or not to buy a particular kit. Much appreciated James

I'm not afraid of making my own Zimm, but it sure is nice not to have too.
California, United States
Joined: October 21, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 02:41 PM UTC
Thank you gentlemen. Pictures always tell a better story than I possibly could, and usually have the biggest impact on me
I'll be starting a build log on this kit very shortly if you're interested...actually I'm quite far into it already.
Canada
Joined: July 05, 2010
KitMaker: 102 posts
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Posted: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 05:55 AM UTC
Great review. Looks like a good kit - I'll certainly pick one up. Seems like the Stug IV has always been the poor stepsister of the Stug III ... glad to see it getting more attention. Now, when will Dragon release a Panther A early and late with zimmerit?
Vendee, France
Joined: December 22, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 09:40 AM UTC
Nice review. The weakest point of this kit are the DS tracks with all that flash. One more reason to buy Magic Tracks from Cyber Hobby or those from Tristar.
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorNew Jersey, United States
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 10,553 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 03:11 AM UTC
Excellent, informative review, James. Just the kind that tells a hobbyist whether or not the kit meets or exceeds expectations. In a down economy like this, value-for-money is an important consideration.