Nicely done! I built the Ausf A/B/C variant of this kit, and I agree that the upper and lower hull and main gun were challenging. However, I had watched Andy's build video for the F version and it helped me be prepared for the 'fun'. I used the internal bits for the vision ports and modeled them opened, along with the turret hatch. My planned diorama will have the crew (Jeff Shiu figures) outside the tank, scanning ahead, taking a smoke break, etc.
Just finished mine today also. Not a bad kit, but then I don't think I'd want to build another. Some really poor fitting points like the headlights and rear fender springs. As for the interior gun and scope mounts, that beat me. Crazy number of minute parts to be cemented together that I threw them in the bin. Never to be seen either way. I went for the DAK version without turret bin.
One of the worst kits I've ever built, the hull is an issue and also the gun is totally over engineered considering most of it wont be seen with some really minute parts, I binned most of mine
Nice build ! Just purchased this particular one Pz. II. I like difficult and problematic kits so I think I won't be disappointed.
I don't think you will be disappointed at all! Enjoy the build, you'll have fun with it and a nice model at the end to reward you.
Nicely done! I built the Ausf A/B/C variant of this kit, and I agree that the upper and lower hull and main gun were challenging. However, I had watched Andy's build video for the F version and it helped me be prepared for the 'fun'. I used the internal bits for the vision ports and modeled them opened, along with the turret hatch. My planned diorama will have the crew (Jeff Shiu figures) outside the tank, scanning ahead, taking a smoke break, etc.
nice work and painting. I'm currently building it too and agree with you...the building is painful :))
Thanks for the info.
Just finished mine today also. Not a bad kit, but then I don't think I'd want to build another. Some really poor fitting points like the headlights and rear fender springs. As for the interior gun and scope mounts, that beat me. Crazy number of minute parts to be cemented together that I threw them in the bin. Never to be seen either way. I went for the DAK version without turret bin.
Nice work
The F would not have the rear stowage basket...
photo evidence says otherwise and i am not talking the box art.....
One of the worst kits I've ever built, the hull is an issue and also the gun is totally over engineered considering most of it wont be seen with some really minute parts, I binned most of mine
and to add, the locator pins are horrible as well, but i still like the kit other than the horrible hull assembly.