| Date of Review |
September 2004 |
| Manufacturer |
DML |
| Subject |
Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant |
| Scale |
1/72 |
| Kit Number |
7253 |
| Primary Media |
235 parts (222 in grey styrene, 11 in etched brass, 2 vinyl) |
| Pros |
Choice of track for either casual or serious builder; lot of detail in a "small scale" kit |
| Cons |
Differing versions of same kits may be confusing to consumers |
| Skill Level |
Basic |
| MSRP (USD) |
$8.95 |
This kit is the third release of a Porsche Tiger-chassis based vehicle, but
is now dubbed the "Armor Pro" version, as it comes with some different
bits than the original version did (#7201). It provides the modeler
with a small sheet of etched brass parts; however, in the review
sample of the kit there were no directions as to where the parts
went, as the directions were based on the original version of
the kit!
The model also comes with two sets of tracks - "link and length" plus single
link "hard" styrene tracks, as well as two single-piece black
vinyl ones. Thus the modeler has a choice of simply using the
one-piecers or the much more accurate hard plastic ones.
There are a number of options as to tow shackles and mounts as well as some
other small parts. Hatches may be positioned open or closed as
well.
It also comes with a decal sheet that lets it replicate any one of the vehicles
of s.Pz.Jg.Abt. 653.
Overall, it is a nice little kit and should please many "Elefant" fans.
Thanks to Freddie Leung of DML for the review sample.
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