Sturmtiger in 1/72 scale

 

Name Sturmtiger (Item No. MV 004)
Producer  Planet models, Czech Republic
Packing hard pasteboard box, with BW drawing of vehicle on foreside
Type of kit Resin model
Quality Moldings are stored in polyethylene bag. All parts are very well molded, vith no mistakes and bubbles and they have a trustworthy details. Lower part of hull and wheels are a copy from Hasegawa`s Tiger and the are part. Superstructure is new and correct. Very nice is rocket launcher barrel. Tracks are unfortunately from Planet`s traditional hard vinyl and according to my opinnions with T-40 model, they are almost unable to use. Model contains a little of photo-etched parts, esp. parts of crane for loading rockets, mudguards etc. Another mistake of this model is that it contains no tools and accessories.
Instruction sheet Instruction is very well made, detailed and well-aranged. Contains one camouflage scheme too, for vehicle in three-tone camouflage, which colours are in wavy bands. There would be more effective so-called "ambush" scheme, that some vehicles wore.
Decals There are no decals in model, because according to most materials Sturmtigers had no marking.
General Impression & Note Very nice looking model. There is some necessary work on it, but result will be satisfying.