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Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H

German Tank Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H Late Production

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: Typical high production quality of Tamiya kits. Lows: Not a whole lot new here except side skirts and torso figure. Verdict: For 1/48 scale builders this will be a welcome addition.

Scale:		1:48
Mfg. ID:		32584
Suggested Retail:		$25 USD
PUBLISHED:		Mar 31, 2015
NATIONALITY:		Germany

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		83.24%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

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CMOT

It is interesting to see Tamiya take a DML approach and release a kit with a mix of sprues along with new parts. If they follow this through it could be good news for armour fans.

MAR 31, 2015 - 02:07 AM

edmund

Wish ot was 1/35 scale , the kits seems to be getting smaller and smaller .

MAR 31, 2015 - 02:10 AM

luftwaffe1

Love it!... More 1/48 scale kits manufacturers. I'd love to see Tamiya do a 1/48 Elefant. Thanks for the review

MAR 31, 2015 - 02:27 AM

DaGreatQueeg

Great to see this up close Jim. Been waiting for this a long time (can't wait to get one) as the previous J is getting very difficult to find. The plastic hull tub is probably the most welcome feature but also there's been rumours about some older OOP kits being re-released so hopefully a little of the doom and gloom in the 48th community can be lifted a little ..... Brent

MAR 31, 2015 - 02:55 AM

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