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Tiger Model Designs continue their comeback with this entry specifically designed for your Dragon Panther Ausf A Early or Ausf D. Like most of the others, they are simple updates and replace kit parts directly.
In photo one; you see the package of the subject of this review. In a ©ZipLoc bag, backed with a card header, we find one part attached to a carrier sprue. It seems simple enough, and at first glance, it appears that TMD have only added weld beads.
In order to know the reason for this set, without having Panzer Tracts superb books on the Ausf D & Ausf A, we need to dry fit Dragon's Ausf. D rear plate, photo 2, and then TMD's in photo 3. The red area shows that the rear turret hatch has been moved left. Once one knows about it, it makes a difference. I checked the rear plate against my Dragon Panther Ausf. A Early which also suffers from the rear turret hatch being too far to the right.
The resin was true and there was no need to dip it in hot water to regain the proper shape. The gray resin is a bit tougher than others so take the time with a saw and resist the urge to snap off the part. There was no shrinkage but if there is, use a thin bead of ©Apoxie Sculpt to attach it. This works well as both a filler and adhesive. At the suggested price, it doesn't break the bank and does improve the appearance of the rear turret. It is perfect order filler as it is not expensive, quite useful, and very simple to use. It is recommended and I will be looking to see how many modelers fixed this issue.
As a reference, the Panzer Tracts books can't be beat as it includes new plans based photos and measurements taken from several surviving examples.
My thanks to TMD for this advanced review sample.
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