IPMS Number
36721
Michael Novosad
Reviews By Author
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VK.45.02(P)HPublished: April 17, 2011 History and PerformanceThe references I used for this review include Panzer Tracts No 20-1, Paper Panzers, and Germany’s Tiger Tanks VK 45.02 to Tiger II. The production contract to build these vehicles had been awarded in February 1942. The subject vehicle for this review never made it to full production. Several turrets and hulls were completed, but because of significant… more |
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7.5cm PaK 40/4 RSOPublished: February 26, 2011 History and PerformanceIn the summer of 1943 a proposal was offered by Steyr Werke to the Ordnance Department for the mounting of a PaK 40/4 on a RSO chassis as a small self-propelled anti-tank weapon. 60 machines we converted for testing. Combat trials on the East Front began in early January 1944. The KitThe kit is packaged in Dragon current sturdy box, with a… more |
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Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf E France 1940Published: February 24, 2011 HISTORY AND PERFORMANCEThe Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. E was the first in the series to go into extended production. 96 vehicles were manufactured from December 1938 until October 1939. Additional armor was included, along with the standardization of six road wheels per side, while the main armament consisted of the 37 mm KwK L/46.5, along with two 7.92 mm MG34 mounted in the turret, plus a… more |
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British Infantry Tank Mk III Valentine Mk II with CrewPublished: December 30, 2010 History and PerformanceThe history and performance of this vehicle has been addressed in an earlier review, and therefore I will have nothing more or new to offer. The KitThis is the first MiniArt plastic kit that I have seen. The kit is packages in a sturdy cardboard box, with all of the sprues, decals and instruction sheets bound in a securely… more |
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Panzerfahre Fahrendeck mit Gepanzerter Landwasserschlepper (Prototype Nr. 11.)Published: October 10, 2021 (Editor's note: This kit is from Dragon's "Smart Kit" line) History and PerformanceDuring their early offensive operation during WWII the Germans were faced with several river crossings. Taking bridges intact was always a goal, and when that was not available bridging units were brought to the front. The Wehrmacht did not have any true means of amphibious crossings… more |
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IJN Aircraft Carrier DeckPublished: November 9, 2010 First ImpressionsThis review product arrived in the mail wrapped in cardboard and amply reinforced duct tape. Upon opening the mailing package I found a heavy-duty, injection-molded black plastic, 11 ¾” by 15 5/8” long, enclosed in a clear plastic bag wrapper. A small sprue of clear plastic parts was also enclosed. The aircraft carrier deck is molded as an inverted tray, and is… more |
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Pz. Kpfw. III Ausf. N with WinterkettenPublished: October 18, 2010 History and PerformanceThe Panzerkampfwagen III was one of the workhorses of the German army during World War II. The development order was issued in 1935 for a full-tracked vehicle in the 15 ton class. The Ausf. A model was manufactured in 1937 and was armed with a 3.7 cm main gun. Ten of these vehicles were produced but were withdrawn from service in 1940 due to insufficient armor… more |
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Jagdpanther Early Production w/ZimmeritPublished: October 13, 2010 History and PerformanceThe Jagdpanther was based on the Panther chassis, using the engine and drive train, and mounted the 8.8 cm Pak 43/3 (L/71). The end result was probably the best tank killer the Germans fielded during World War II. 392 of these vehicles were produced from January 1944 until March 1945. The Jagdpanther had a weight of 46 tons, could reach a road speed of 45 km/… more |
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Standardpanzer E-75Published: July 16, 2010 History and PerformanceIn November of 1944, the German armament giant Krupp proposed conceptual designs that would increase the armament of all Jagdpanzers and panzers currently in production. The idea behind the proposal was to permit the German vehicles to engage the enemy with the most effective armament with the minimum amount of protective armor. The E-75 "… more |