In Box Review of Airmodel Productions 1/35th Scale Panzer Jaeger 1
4.7cm Pak (t) auf Pz.Kpfw. 1 Ausf “B”
Kit no. AM-1014
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 200x
Out of production
By Ray Mehlberger
Copyright: 200x
Out of production
THE KIT:
Airmodel Products is based in Germany.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped, generic white box, that is scotch-taped shut. It has a yellow sheet glued to the top and ends. It says: Airmodel Productions. Panzer Jagaer 1, 3.7cm Pak (t) auf Pz. Kpfw. 1 Ausf. “B”. Over: Decals, additional tools, boxes, chains, railing and other spaces not included. An epoxy-resin conversion kit. Based on Italeri Panzerkampfwagen 1B (Kit no. 222). In German and English.
A color photo of the assembled model is glued to the right end of the box top. It is in overall earth yellow, with 21st Afrika Korps div. insignia on sides of the turret shield and a black and white German cross on the sides of the hull.
4.7 cm PaK(t) (Sfl.) auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Total weight, battle-ready: 11 tonnes
Crew: 3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader and Driver)
Propulsion: Renault 447 85hp engine
Speed: 20 km/h, 12 km/h (cross country)
Operational range: (cross country) 130 km/ 80 km
Primary Armament: 4.7 cm
Airmodel Products is based in Germany.
This kit comes in a shrink-wrapped, generic white box, that is scotch-taped shut. It has a yellow sheet glued to the top and ends. It says: Airmodel Productions. Panzer Jagaer 1, 3.7cm Pak (t) auf Pz. Kpfw. 1 Ausf. “B”. Over: Decals, additional tools, boxes, chains, railing and other spaces not included. An epoxy-resin conversion kit. Based on Italeri Panzerkampfwagen 1B (Kit no. 222). In German and English.
A color photo of the assembled model is glued to the right end of the box top. It is in overall earth yellow, with 21st Afrika Korps div. insignia on sides of the turret shield and a black and white German cross on the sides of the hull.
4.7 cm PaK(t) (Sfl.) auf Fgst.Pz.Kpfw.35 R 731.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Total weight, battle-ready: 11 tonnes
Crew: 3 (Commander/Gunner, Loader and Driver)
Propulsion: Renault 447 85hp engine
Speed: 20 km/h, 12 km/h (cross country)
Operational range: (cross country) 130 km/ 80 km
Primary Armament: 4.7 cm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
The kit holds 45 tan resin parts and a 3” square sheet of white plastic, in 5 sealed clear cello bags, cushioned with white-styrene popcorn.
There are 3 instructions sheets.
The parts are the casemate sides.
The kit holds 45 tan resin parts and a 3” square sheet of white plastic, in 5 sealed clear cello bags, cushioned with white-styrene popcorn.
There are 3 instructions sheets.
The parts are the casemate sides.
The main gun parts and sheet plastic.
The drivers interior parts.
Brace work for the hull and casemate sides.
The first sheet is in 8” x 11 ¼” format, printed on both sides. The face side gives the history of the tank, in German and English. Over a line-drawing of other Airmodel kits: Kit no. AM-1033, a 15cm Sig 33 auf Pz. 1 “Bison 1”, Kit no. AM-1034, a Flammpanzer 38 Ausf. L, Kit no. AM-1035, a Mark IV male tank and Kit no. AM-1036, a Mark IV female tank. Also an illustratIon of the “Bison”.
The reverse side shows assemblies of the main gun.
The second instruction sheet is the same size format.
The face side shows black illustrations of the kit parts. It says: The epoxy-resin material used is temperature sensitive. Heat can warp some parts. We recommend placing the affected part(s) in hot water for 1-5 minutes or until part has reached the proper shape. Then place the part in cold water or the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to stabilize.
For gluing epoxy-parts, please use adhesive or cyanoacrylate glue.
The reverse side shows illustrations of all the parts, over illustrations of two ways to shape the opening for the turret.
The face side shows black illustrations of the kit parts. It says: The epoxy-resin material used is temperature sensitive. Heat can warp some parts. We recommend placing the affected part(s) in hot water for 1-5 minutes or until part has reached the proper shape. Then place the part in cold water or the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to stabilize.
For gluing epoxy-parts, please use adhesive or cyanoacrylate glue.
The reverse side shows illustrations of all the parts, over illustrations of two ways to shape the opening for the turret.
The third instruction sheet is in 8 ¼” x 11 ½” format.
The face side shows where markings go on the tank (decals are not included in the kit).
The face side shows where markings go on the tank (decals are not included in the kit).
The reverse side shows 3 assembly steps and directs you on how to use the sheet of white plastic for the turret floor, the driver's and fighting compartments.
The 3 instructions are folded twice, each, to fit the box.
The parts are still attached to resin flash. They will have to be very carefully removed.
This kit is definitely NOT for the beginning modeler.
Recommended.
The parts are still attached to resin flash. They will have to be very carefully removed.
This kit is definitely NOT for the beginning modeler.
Recommended.