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The kit consists of four figures in molded plastic on 1 sprue with minimal part lines and NO flash. The detail level as well as size relation leans more towards Tamiya's recent releases. All figures are broken down into two leg halves, torso, arms, head/ head w/cap molded on. Two men have overseas caps (molded on) sporting the panzer wrap while the other sport M43s and button down shirt (no tunic). With there being only one sprue and four figures total it suffices to say that the kit is pretty simple. Two things that I find odd is that there are 5 holstered side arms and etch for four headsets, however only one fig. is equipped with ear-pieces.
The box art on the front suggests Waffen SS appearance, but you can go either way as there is no molded insignia except for an Iron Cross and Tank Insignia. The kit consists of a Commander, Loader/Driver, Gunner, and Radio Operator. The box art gives example of figure usage/placement by showing the crew manning a Marder III Ausf. M and shows the figures assembled and painted on the back.
I bought mine from RZM http://www.rzm.com/main/main.cfm for $11.65 US. The kit looks like an easy well fitting build with four useful and different poses. I must admit, however, that unless you are one who must have every kit that comes out there is nothing that make this kit stand out from any of Tamiya's offerings or Dragon for that matter. The price combined with limited availability do not justify going through great lengths to seek this kit out. If it is rare non-run of the mill poses you want - stick with resin.
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