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Hi mate. Yeah, bit scary to think this review was 3 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it. Actually, never got around to reseaching those marks, so thanks for the info. Makes me wonder if Hobby Boss's researchers had access to either Henschel's original plans, or, a late production Tiger II turret. Either way, very cool detail! Thanks mate!

thank you. And yes, figures would have just added that little bit more. Cheers!

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Exactly! I'm the same. Always try to make my builds the way a real subject looks, or would look. Tanks and AFV's in the field don't get mega rust. Scratches, dents, smears, but not waves of rust rolling down the sides. Same with aircraft, having been around a variety of aircraft, I'd be sh*t scared to see one with big grooves instead of butt joints. Unless she was an SR 71. That baby was built with grooves for a very specific reason! Cheers mate!

Thank you for that. It's good to hear feedback about kits! Cheers!

Thanks! Much appreciated! Cheers!

Thank you. Glad you liked the review. Yes, Trumpeter has their own K-5, Kit No. 00207, (released 2003) and Eduard does/did make a PE set (#35678) for that, but, not for this Dragon K-5, and as far as I know, no one does. However, since they are both 1/35 scale, both K-5's, chances are that Eduard's Trumpeter PE will fit this Dragon kit, but you may have to make some adjustments or allowances, for the any differences, but from what I've seen, this set is mainly small details, so it should be fine to use. While it won't make Dragon's gun as detailed as Trumpeter's (there's a huge part count difference just in the bogie sections), it will enhance it. Hope this helps! Enjoy the build! Cheers!

Most definitely. Yes, the Eduard Fw190 is a really nice kit, but, as you say, at around double the price, I think I'd rather have 2 Tamiya Fw's! Cheers and thanks for looking in!

Thank you for this. I didn't realise the No.4's were that late in the war. Might have to do some digging around for some No.3's. Thanks again! Cheers!

@@PetesKits No problem, I wasn't being picky but I know how important accuracy is to modellers! Although production of the No.4 started in late 1941 it never got to N Africa, Tunisia or the Far East although there are photo's that show it late in the Italian and Burma campaigns in 1945. The No.4 equipped all the commonwealth forces in NW Europe from June 1944 where it was standard, and remained so until replaced by the FN FAL in 1957.

@@andymoody8363 No worries mate. It's impossible to know everything, so when I get these kind of updates, and corrections, and just general comments, I really do appreciate it. I love finding out facts like this. It's the little details that add to the whole picture. Plus, it gives me something else to research, and look for, in my kits, and that's never a bad thing. Cheers! Thanks again!

@@PetesKits Cheers Pete, I'm looking forward to see more of your excellent work.

No worries! glad you found this helpful. Just take your time and you should haven't any major dramas! Cheers!

Hi mate, As far as buildability, they're Tamiya kits, and there's never a problem there, and will go together just like this Marder II. As far as the actual variants, the Marder III was just an improvement, the early models, had the Soviet 7.62cm gun, stuck on top of the hull, and the later M's had the Pak 40, mounted in a proper superstructure towards the rear. I've recently picked up a Tamiya Marder III early type, and hope to have a review of it out shortly. Hope this answers your question (a little bit at least). Cheers!

@PetesKits yes thanks Pete,I think the marder 111 was built on a panzer 3 chassis so maybe a little bit bigger,but I'm not to sure about that but have done a cracking job on the marder 11 kit Pete.

@@Kitsnbits Thanks mate, Glad you liked the build. I really liked the way she came out. The Marder III was built on the old, tried and true, Czech 38(t) chassis, so, not much bigger than the Marder II. The Marder series of tank destroyers is one of my favourites. Not sure why, they just have that "something" about them! Cheers!

@@PetesKits yes splendid kit you built, I can see why you like the marder,great model.

@@Kitsnbits Thank you. Much appreciated!

Thanks mate. Glad you liked the review. It is one of those,"why?" kits. I was looking for potential loads for either one of my German trucks, or railway wagons, when I spotted these going cheap. And I do like my "odd" subjects. But, it's true, unless you have one of Italeri's S-Boots, or building a dockside/factory dio, these don't really have a "regular" use. 😉Cheers!

I know, she's an interesting subject for a kit. This is what we need. More of the "oddities"! Cheers Bob!

Hi Matt. These mines are an unusual subject, which is why I like them. I actually missed out on a 1/35 scale italeri S-100 a couple of months ago on Ebay. And it was cheap too, only $50 starting bid. But, at around a metre in length, and no where to put it, I hesitated too long, and it went off real quick. Can't remember how much she went for, but it was definitely a bargain. Still, with no where to put it, not a great loss! Cheers mate!

i know right. Just had to have it. Definitely something very different! Cheers!

Hi Patrick. Yes, it's nice to see someone do some of the more unusual subjects, and this one, is definitely one of those! Cheers mate!

Glad you liked the review! Yeah, this is definitely a very different subject for a kit! Cheers!

Thanks Pete. Just couldn't resist having this very unusual one in the stash! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits afv are great on detail👍

Yes. It's a shame Aberdeen's no longer open, it was on my bucket list to visit long ago, since they had so many rare and unique beasts. But, I still have the Atlantic Wall museum and their K-5, at the Pas de Calais on my "to visit" list! Cheers!

Thank you. Much Appreciated! Cheers!

Hi Matt, Yeah it is a bit odd, but then, Tamiya usually bases it's kits on real life examples, so maybe the one they sampled was like that. I actually have one of those Italeri Marder's in a box of kits I built back in the '70's, so I know where you're coming from with the gun. Not the greatest. Great idea replacing it with the Tamiya Pak! Glad you liked the build! Cheers mate!

Thanks Patrick! Realy appreciate the compliment! She really was a nice little kit to put together. Now I've decided to "collect the set" of Tamiya Marders! Cheers mate!

Thanks mate! Apppreciate that. glad you liked it! Cheers!

Thanks Martin! Really appreciate that. Cheers mate!

Thanks mate. Yes, indeed. Love these little Marder variants. Cheers!

Nice. I like it. I always say "You do you". Shouldn't matter to anyone but you how you paint your kits. It's you hobby. And yeah, she's an oldie, but, she's still fun to build, and has heaps of potential for custom work! Cheers mate! Enjoy the builds!

Hi Martin. Must admit I haven't given these a good look at, since I did the review (and that was 3 years ago. My God, has it been that long??), but, I have made myself promise, for every vehicle I do, I have to do a figure set too, from now on. So maybe these will finally see the light of day (and some glue and paint). These guys are wearing Mid to Late war uniforms etc, (1943 on), and by this time, at least at the front, helmet decals have seen their day. Although I have seen late war film of helmets with decals, these are usually re-issued early helmets, for Volksturm units etc. As for the size of the helmets in this kit, I never noticed it, but, now that you've mentioned it, even in the pics of the actual figures on the back, they do look a tad "Spacebally". Great pick up mate. Might check it all out in the morning (it's 11pm our time). Cheers Mate!

@@PetesKits Good point about the mid war uniforms, that never occurred to me. I have so far managed to find four replacement helmets which really alter the look of the figures, the kit helmets are way too big to be useable without looking silly. Cheers Pete.

@@martinoconnor4314 Cool. I bought a mixed bag of old figure sprues, ages ago, just for this purpose. They've come in handy for situations like this, heaps of times! Cheers mate!

Hey Patrick! Glad you liked my unboxings! 30 euros is about $50 Australian, so the price is about the same, there and here. And is expensive for a 48th scale vehicle. Cheers my friend!

Thanks for the info. Will definitely check them out. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

Agreed my friend. For anyone starting out, basic kits like this are great. Not too many fine details to confuse the build, and pretty straight forward assembly! Cheers!

I fully agree. Despite her age, she still holds up pretty well, and she makes a good platform for adding accessories, and weathering! Cheers!

Sorry Sir I hit the wrong key, meaning to spell my name clicked the send key. Cheers Mike.

@@mikebehm2359 No worries Mike. Cheers!

Thank's. Godspeed my friend. Appreciate you videos.

Hi Matt. Glad you liked the review. Yeah. It is a bit odd the way the prices for virtually the same kit, but "updated" with different decals, are set. Currently have my eye on Tamiya's 1/48 US refueller at $30 Au, but I haven't seen Italeri's 1/48 Autoblinda for ages. And don't worry we all suffer from brain fade. Couldn't find the Tamiya cement on my work desk today. Forgot I ran out and the new one was sitting on the shelf above! Talk about getting old! Cheers mate!

Hi Patrick! A glass bottle. Never thought of that! Might just look into that! Cheers mate!

Thank you, much appreciated! Cheers!

Very true. There is a lot of air in that box. I have an inkling to try a small water/sea dio, and though maybe this little one might be a good test subject.! Cheers mate!

Thanks Pete. I have an inkling to try out a small sea diorama, and figured this little one would be perfect! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits I don't know if you know this but during the war the Germans captured the whole fishing fleet from Whitby or Grimsby, I can't remember which off-hand,about 30 trawlers and interned all the crews. Then used the ships,in their own fishing fleets. I think this little ship might be a guardian of their fishermen🤔

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 I do remember something along those lines. Remember dad mentioning once that a couple of his friends were taken by the Germans while out fishing the North Sea. Dad had worked on trawlers running out of Seaham and Whitby before the war. Said he was glad he went to work on a farm. Trawling the North Sea was hard work. Cheers Pete!

@@PetesKits Oh wow. What a coincidence. The North Sea is very turbulent and I get most of my weather from it.😟 I live in Norfolk

@@PetesKits p.s. they sell for about ten quid here 👍

That's such a shame they sold your models, but, it's never too late to get back into it! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Hi Pete. The figures are from Miniart. They are "German Soldiers with Fuel Drums", kit no. 35366, painted up as Luftwaffe troops. They fitted the bill perfectly for troops to push the V-1. The gaps could have been just me, and my clumsy hands! The very odd locator pins setup was something I've never seen before. Almost as if they had two people designing it, and both won the toss. Glad you found this review interesting! Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits Thanks for the info on the figures👍they fit the 'aircraft' well👍. I can't imagine what incentive the Germans used to get people into the piloted version😕

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 No worries. I'm always on the lookout for non-combat figures, and these were perfect. As for the piloted version, they got about 70 volunteers, to fly it. Guess it was all about pure fanatical belief in the Reich. Wouldn't get me up in that thing! Cheers mate!

Thanks Pete! Glad you liked it! Cheers from sunny Oz!

@@PetesKits Oh salt the wound😭. It's overcast and expect thunderstorms here😭😅

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Well, we just had a months rain in 2 days, and now clear, sunny skies, and cold windy days (cold for us, that is) of 16 - 17 degrees. Our Winter! 😉 Cheers mate!

@@PetesKits 🤣🤣🤣it's not even that warm here today😭

@@petesmodelcarcustoms584 Our Winters are mostly mild, here on the east coast, with chilly nights, and 18 -22 during the day (usually), but summer..... you know it's hot when the paint dries as soon as it leaves the airbrush, before, it hits the model! 😂

Bonjour Patrick! I am very glad that you enjoyed the review, and don't have to open yours. Unless of course, you want to build it! 😉 Cheers from Oz!

Nice one. This one's just made it to my "build this year" pile! Cheers!

Yeah, some of the prices that people ask for "vintage" Tamiya kits (and others) is ridiculous. But, I just love my bargains! Cheers mate!

Hi Matt! Yeah, this one's a bit of a rare bird. Haven't seen the Fine Molds one yet, might look into that. Here's hoping you pick up some nice bargains at the Expo! Cheers mate!

Yep. The prices they ask for these old kits, makes me wish I had a time machine. Just one that could go back 50 years would be enough. 🙂 Cheers mate!