1:100 Panzer IV D – Zvezda 6151

As an infantry support tank the Panzer IV D proved to be fitted for the job. Sporting decent armor (by 1940 standards) and a short 75mm gun it gave good results when used to blast holes in the enemy defense. The reliability of its chassis was also superb, as it allowed new variants (with better anti-tank capabilities) to be developed.
Introduction

This is a wargaming kit made by Zvezda in the 1/100 scale (15mm). The box art is nice and the instructions on the back show that this model has seven parts.

Zvezda Panzer IV D
Box front.
Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Box back.
Zvezda  Panzer IV D
The sprue.

Assembly Process

Again it seems Zvezda knows that wargamers don’t really like to fiddle with small pieces so this kit is simple enough. First step is to assemble the lower hull which is easy as cake.

Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Lower hull parts.

After that add the upper hull.

Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Upper hull to be added.

And next put the upper hull top plate on. Also stick the turret onto the tank, after you added to it the commander’s hatch.

Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Top plate and turret.

And in less then 5 minutes the tank is done.

Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Zvezda  Panzer IV D
Zvezda  Panzer IV D

Evaluation

Plastic Quality 4.5 (Very Good) Very Good. Hard plastic. No flash.
Number of Details 4 (Good) Good detail on this scale.
Instructions 5 (Perfect) You don’t need instructions.
Building Time 5 (Perfect) Under 5 minutes!
Enjoyment 5 (Perfect) Fast and easy job.

Granted the Panzer IV D is limited in its uses however this kit is perfect for when you need this variant.

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