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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Which Kit is Best?
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 03:44 AM UTC
I've read a few reviews on these kits and am looking for some veteran opinions. Basically, is one of these kits a better(whatever you understand would make it better), more fun build than the others?

Dragon #6606 Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N w/Winterketten s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad 1943 - Smart Kit

Dragon/CyberHobby #6431 German Panzer III Ausf.N sPz.Abt 501 Afrika

Dragon #6632 Panzer III ausf. F Smart Kit

Dragon #6543 Panzer III(Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J) TP Early Prod.

Cyber Hobby #6747 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.A
panzerbob01
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 05:50 AM UTC
Matt;

My opinion and less then 2c worth at that - all those more-recent DML Pz. III kits are really very similar and all are great kits - based on my building yet another III kit which shares so much - that III N with schurzen, which is stunning in a III-ish way and a great build, by me.

From your list, I would go with the 6431 "501" N kit as being most fun and full of bits to fiddle the look some.

I'm sure that the IV-A would be a splendid subject to add - but I've not seen nor touched that one!

My couple a bits. Bob
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 05:55 AM UTC
The #6606 Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N w/Winterketten, #6431 German Panzer III Ausf.N sPz.Abt 501 Afrika, #6632 Panzer III ausf. F and #6543 Panzer III(Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J) Are all more or less the same kit. Dragon uses sprues from many kits to rebuild new versions, often with 1-2 or more new sprues. I think it's more about what interests you most and what you can get at a price that makes sense. The CH kits tend to be more expensive, and you can often get the "vanilla" Dragon ones cheaper.

Your mileage may vary.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 09:17 AM UTC
Have to agree with Bill and Bob (not the flower pot men ). I would imagine these are all good models, with the best being the one you decide to build for whatever reason takes your fancy. Dont think youŽll go to far wrong, no matter which one you choose.
Hederstierna
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 10:16 PM UTC
I did a review on the early mk. III ausf. J (tp) Dragon # 6543, and I can only recomend it. And since it was one of the German main battle tanks in the early years of the war, you've got plenty of divisions to choose from.
Jacob
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Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 10:22 PM UTC

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I did a review on the early mk. III ausf. J (tp) Dragon # 6543, and I can only recomend it. And since it was one of the German main battle tanks in the early years of the war, you've got plenty of divisions to choose from.
Jacob


This is the current panzet on my bench and it is an excellent kit.
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