Takom 1:35 Pzkw.I Ausf.A – First build of 2025
I picked up this kit not long before Tamiya released its Ausf.B kit. I'm tempted to builf the Tamiya kit to compare the two. This is a nice little kit of an iconic yet diminutive tank. Developed in secret in the 1930s, it weighed about 5 and half tons. By the end of the war Germany would field astronomically bigger tanks, including the 72-tonne Jagdtiger.
Overall, the kit is well engineered and molded. Although, it has plenty of delicate little parts. The pioneer tools in particular require a fine touch. Given the complexity of the running gear, I assembled and painted all its subassemblies and the length & link tracks off the tank and assembled everything before applying the final weathering.
That is magnificent work, Dennis! The first photo looks like a profile painted by a professionally trained artist. Takom should put that photo as the illustration on the box instead of the line drawing.
Really good work, Dennis @dmeyers
As said by Scoot @guitarhack5, the paintwork is indeed excellent and that first picture could definitely be used for illustration.
Fantastic result, Dennis!
Congratulations!
Outstanding build and finish.
Nice job, Dennis
Wow, that's just an incredible scale model, Dennis @dmeyers! š Fantastic work here! š¤©