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| Subject: | Pz IV F1 |  |
| Date: | Mar 21, 2003 |
| From: | mike foncannon | |
Saul is correct.
The current Gunze Sanyo PzIV F1 kit is the DML DAK Pz IV F1 kit #9044, which is an updated G/S multimedia kit.
Gunze Sanyo hasn't bothered to change the DML kit. Mine came from HLJ in the normal DML box. No Gunze markings at all.
The DML Panzer IV series was based on the Gunze Sanyo kits. DML has improved the originals and dropped the price considerably.
This kit has the improved DML PzIV hull with the separate suspension arms. It has a small photo etch with some brackets on it, not very extensive. So, if you are inclined, you can go aftermarket here.
Like a lot of DML kits, this will build up your spares box with extra Pz III and IV parts. You basically get all of the parts for an F2, except it lacks one of the long gun barrel halves.
Because the F1 barrel is short and stubby, it cleans up well, and I didn't think it needed an metal replacement.
I did get Tamiya's "Pz IV On Vehicle Equipment Set" (MM35185) to replace the DML tools. This was just personal choice.
hth,
mike |
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