Bergepanther

By José Ventura -

Manufacturer: C.C. LEE(#09002)

What you Get:

• 26 Parts moulded in yellow plastic
• A black plastic display base
• Instruction sheet
• A decal sheet, with markings for 3 different vehicles (the same on the Ausf. D)
• Packet in a strong cardboard box

Evaluation:

What can I say, this is a"snap together" kit, remember me some of the '70models, from brands like MIDORI and Eidai-Grip. I almost made themodel, in the next 5 minutes, after buying it, and this tells alot about it.

Now, some serious talk,this is a very simple kit, depicting a BergePanther, build on aAusf. D or early Ausf. A hull. The tracks are made of a singlepiece. If the wheels are more or less well detailed - with 24bolts - the tracks, sprockets and idler are not.

While the overalldimensions (using the Classic Squadron/Signal Publication andWaldemar TROJCA TANKPower, from AJ.Press) are correct for thisscale, the task of detailing this "beast" will beenormous. For example the interior, have a single piece for thedriving compartment (very similar to the one from the oldNittoKagaku Panther Ausf. G in 1/76…), while the"Cargo" area is at least skimpy…

The great advantage, isthe price, because this is really cheap (at least in Europe), soyou could always buy a Revell Panther Ausf. D/A together withsome bibliography, for the price of similar offerings from CMK,EXOKit or FSF, just to name a few. If you are exclusively awargamer, and/or having a 100% correct model, is not a priorityfor you, this is the model for you, because with some fewadditions, some spare equipment and a good painting job will givean interesting model. But, if you are interested in somethingmore, be prepare to work a lot, as this model will only give youthe basics, and all the rest depends on your hands…

Overall an"interesting model" which great virtue is to be theonly one in this scale in plastic.